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Land of Learning INC

9313 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 3

Land of Learning INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 29, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Dec 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 10, 2021 · 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 4
Health & medication 3
Building & playground safety 2
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of the inspection on 12/11/23, the files for staff #1 and #2 contained information for first-aid training that was not performed by a trainer competence in training as required by the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “All staff will be trained on first-aid as required by the OCDEL regulations”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)
At time of inspection, there was a spray bottle in the bathroom in room #2 with cleaning material inside but was not labeled with the contents and it was on a window ceil that is accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “The spray bottle used to sanitize surfaces in the facility shall be labeled with its contents and it has been made inaccessible to children in care at facility.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
Child #2 and #3 did not have required immunization for influenza documented in their records or a parents signed exemption form documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “The parents of both Child #2 and #3 shall provide updated immunizations forms and/or provide a signed immunization exemption form.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #1, newly hired employee did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff person #1 shall provide a current health assessment with documentation of a negative TB screening as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, child #3 did not have an initial health assessment with immunization documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “The parents of child # 4 shall provide the most current health assessment and immunization record and it shall be documented in their record.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #2 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “The parents of child # 2 shall provide the health insurance policy number and it shall be documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At time of inspection, Child # 2 did not have updated agreement and emergency contact forms documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “In the future, all children shall have their emergency contact and agreement form updated and/or reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months or when some information has changed.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 identified as Aide qualified did not have two non-family references documented in her record that attest to her suitability to serve as a facility person at center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff person # 1 shall be required to provide two non-family references and shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Core safety Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 (hired 2/4/19) did not have the dissemination documented on the state police clearance as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2021): “Staff person # 1 will be required to complete another state police clearance with the dissemination date documented. However, this staff person has communicated that they plan to terminate employment at facility. If volunteer termination is completed a letter of termination shall be submitted.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During time of inspection, the hand washing requirement was not posted in the bathrooms use by the children & staff in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2021): “The hand washing requirement shall be posted at all required areas including both bathrooms used by the children and staff at facility.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During time of inspection, the written daily activities was not posted in room #1 where children are in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2021): “The daily plan of activities shall be posted in room #1 as required.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.00 $60.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.00 $58.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $57.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.00 $53.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $53.00 $53.00

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 30 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Mar 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Land Of Learning
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 969-1025
State certificate # CER-00249941
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Common questions

Has Land of Learning INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Nov 10, 2021 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #1 (hired 2/4/19) did not have the dissemination documented on the state police clearance as required.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Land of Learning INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Land of Learning INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Land of Learning INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Mar 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 Land of Learning INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Land of Learning INC last inspected?

Dec 29, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Land of Learning INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Land of Learning INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Land Of Learning.

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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