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Learn N Play Academy

2447 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Learn N Play Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 12 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 75 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 75). 13 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 #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
69 Other citations
10 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
75 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · 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 23
Training & qualifications 17
Building & playground safety 14
Health & medication 11
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26
The BEO on file expired 3/26/2026 and a BEO application was submitted and was denied due to the operator not providing the additional information requested by the Bureau of Equal Opportunity- Civil Rights Compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “BEO APPROVED ON 8/11/2026”
Core safety Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/26, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained an expired PA state police clearance, an expired Child Abuse clearance, an expired FBI clearance and an expired NSOR clearance. Staff person # 2 file contained a child abuse clearance for volunteers and not for employment. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Staff to obtain the necessary documentation to remain complaint with DHS guidelines. Staff person # 1 submitted all required clearances Staff person # 2 was terminated”
Core safety Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2026. The files of the 2 staff persons in the facility were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 were qualified as Aides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Director will ensure qualified staff are on the scheduled to remain compliant.”
Core safety Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2026, Staff person # 1 was in the facility with 2 children in care. The 2nd staff person arrived 40 minutes after Certification Representative arrived at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Director will schedule 2 qualified staff to be in the building at all times.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/26, the water in the facility was measured at 140 degrees F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Maintenance to keep the temperature below 100 Fahrenheit.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/26, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained an expired Pediatric, CPR and 1st Aid certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Staff terminated on 4/13/26 due to failure to obtain required documents”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/36, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Staff # 1 - completed fire safety on 4/16/2026 Staff # 3 - completed fire safety on 1/6/26”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/26, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain Part 2 of the Health and Safety training. Staff person # 2 start date is 3/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Staff # 2 - Staff terminated on 4/13/26, due to failure to obtain required documents.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2026, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained an expired mandated reporter certificate. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Director to ensure staff files are up to date by completing monthly checks. Mandated reporter training completed on 4/12/26”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/26, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2026): “Director completed the annual staff evaluation on 3/25/26 yet failed to place in staff file.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/36, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “The director will review with parents to obtain the required signatures.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/36, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work address and work telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “The director will review emergency contact with parents to obtain the missing work address and telephone number where they can be reached.”
Citation Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/36, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement and an emergency contact form that were not updated 6 months after enrollment. The fee agreement was last updated on 9/3/2025 and the emergency contact form was last updated on 3/9/2025
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “The director will review with parents to ensure the information is most up to date and have parents sign off on it.”
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Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative viewed staff #4's file staff #4 was missing a up to date pediatric first aid cpr in the file. Staff #3 was missing a first aid cpr certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #3 and #4 and request for a copy of their up to date pediatric first aid and cpr and include it in the file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Responsible designee 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(3)
During the unannounced inspection the certification representative was informed that the director was no longer working at the center. The provider did not have another staff currently employed that qualified as the assistant director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will hire a staff that qualifies them as being an assistant director in the absence of the hired director. Or hire a director.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During the inspection window the certification representative was informed that the director was no longer working for the center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will hire a new director for the facility and submit the new directors file to the certification representative.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative viewed staff #3 file staff # 3 was missing education and experience in the fille.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #3 and request staff #3 to provide a copy of their education level and experience to be included in the file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the unannounced inspection the certification representative viewed staff # 3 file staff #3 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #3 and request for them to provide a copy of their current health assessment and include it in the file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative was given a staff file who returned back to work after reviewing the file staff # 3 was missing two references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #3 and request for her to provider two written references to be included in the file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative viewed the file of staff #4's staff #4 was missing 12 hours of professional development training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will obtain 12 hours of professional development training is included in staff #4 file.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 were missing an emergency plan training certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will ensure that staff #1 has a current emergency plan training certificate in the file.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed damage to the drop ceiling they were signs of a leak.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will have Maintenace repair the leak and drop ceiling.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a hole in the wall in the bathroom that is used by children next to the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will correct the hole in the wall and submit a copy of the correction to the certification representative.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children # 1, #2 #4 and #5 were all missing updated health assessments in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide updated health assessment for their child.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #1and #4 required updated shot records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for the parents to provide up to date shot records of their child in care.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the centers emergency drill. The provider was unable to provide a copy of the annual drill at the time of the renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The provider will complete an emergency drill and complete the log for the required and submit a copy to the certification representative.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy. The provider did not have the policy available at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “The provider will submit a copy of the shaken baby abusive head trauma child maltreatment policy to the certification representative and include a copy on file inside the facility.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing an updated CPR certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will notify staff and request for them to provide an updated copy of an approved PQUAS first aid certificate. (staff #2 will not be returning)”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 were both missing fire safety training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #1 and #2 and request for them to provide a current fire safety to include in the file. Staff #2 is no longer employed at the center.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative view the children's files, child #3 was missing consent for obtaining emergency medical are on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 3 was missing policy number and insurance information. Child # 3 was also missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the missing information leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #2, #3, #4 were missing up to date emergency contacts #2, #3 #4 and #5 were missing and up to date financial agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide updated signatures for the emergency contacts and financial agreements.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 3 was missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed children's files child #3 was missing consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 were missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #1 and #2 and request for them to provide 12 annual hours of trainings to be included in the file”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file, child # 3 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide an updated health assessment to be put in the file.”
Core safety Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #2 file, staff #2 was missing the FBI results in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “staff #2 will try to retrieve their FBI results from their previous employer and will submit a new application to get their FBI results.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan was missing the section that address the plans for continuity of care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “The provider will add the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through the water that is used by the children was running too hot and must be turned down.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “The provider will have the landlord turn the water temperature down.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through, the first aid kit was missing tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “The provider will replace the missing tape in the first aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint on the baseline of the walls in the childcare measured space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “The provider will correct all areas of peeling paint.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file, child # 3 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 28, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide an updated health assessment to be put in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing 8 hours professional development training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The provider will submit 8 additional hours of professional development training to be included in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
The certification representative arrived at the facility location to conduct a follow up on corrections pertaining to the renewal inspection that was conducted on 3/15/24. The certification representative rang the doorbell and knocked several times. The certification representative heard a child yell out to let someone know that someone was at the door. The certification representative could see a child's sneaker shaking while laying on a cot. The certification called the facility number and spoke to the owner and informed the owner that an attempt was being made to access the facility. The certification attempted again after speaking to the owner and still was not given access to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2024): “The provider will allow the certification representative access inside the facility to conduct the correction follow up.”
Core safety Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #2 file, staff #2 was missing the FBI results in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “staff #2 will try to retrieve their FBI results from their previous employer and will submit a new application to get their FBI results.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan was missing the section that address the plans for continuity of care.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will add the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through the water that is used by the children was running too hot and must be turned down.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will have the landlord turn the water temperature down.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through, the first aid kit was missing tape.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will replaced the missing tape in the first aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint on the baseline of the walls in the childcare measured space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will correct all areas of peeling paint.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide an updated health assessment to be put in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #3 file, child # 3 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide a up to date health assessment to be put in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #3 was missing an updated shot record in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “The provider was able to correct the citation on site. The parent of child #3 is a staff in the facility and provider a written refusal letter to be placed in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #2 file, child # 2 was missing an updated shot record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide an updated shot record to be put in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing the Health and Safety training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2024): “The provider will request staff #2 to take the Health and Safety training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing child service reports in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2024): “The provider will complete CSR's for all children who are missing the child service report in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing 8 hours professional development training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will submit 8 additional hours of professional development training to be included in the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, staff person #3 did not have a child abuse clearance completed with in the past 60 months. The child abuse clearance of staff person #3 was dated 1/2/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “All staff will comply with all CPSL requirements.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, Cert Rep observed a bottle of hand sanitizer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “All toxics will be stored out of reach of children.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, the first aid kit in the toddler space did not include tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Tape will be restocked in the first aid kit after use.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment that was conducted with in the past 24 months. Staff person #1's health assessment was dated 11/24/20. Staff person #2's health assessment was dated 6/1/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “Staff will have health assessments completed every 24 months.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, Cert Rep observed 13 children being cared for, which exceeded the facility's maximum capacity of 12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Facility will always be within capacity.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, staff person #3 did not have the updated required Health and Safety Pre-Service Training completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “All staff will have all required health and safety trainings completed.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, staff persons #1 and #3 did not have annual firesafety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “All staff will complete annual fire safety training.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, child # 2 and child #3 did not have their health insurance and policy number included in their emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “Policy and insurance coverage will always be included on emergency contact forms.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, the emergency contact form of child #1 was not updated with in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact form was dated 12/6/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “All emergency contact forms will be updated every six months.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/1/23, staff person #4 had one written non family reference on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2023): “Staff will always have at least two references on file.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed the white shelf by the window in the front area in the childcare space wabbly and not anchored down.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I plan on correcting this by replacing it with new furniture”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
The child of file # 2 is missing information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning on the health assessment form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I plan to have the parent have the form updated”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
The file of child # 3 is missing an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian in the child's.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I plan on having the parent update written and sign documents on the exemption form immunization for religious beliefs”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The file of child # 4 and child # 5 is missing the operator's signature on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I had the parent and I sign the agreement form”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
The file of child # 5 the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I had updated the agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
The file of child # 4 and child # 5 is missing information regarding services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I had update the agreement form”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file of child # 3 is missing the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I had the parent to update the emergency contact form with the physician's number”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The File of child # 4 is missing the home and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “I had the parent update the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 19, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND OBSERVED THAT THE DRAIN IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS CLOGGED
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL FIX THE CLOGGED DRAIN.”

“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

Violation found May 19, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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) $67.83 $55.72
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.22 $46.58

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 12 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 2, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Learn N Play Academy
Hours Monday–Saturday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 924-4414
State certificate # CER-00255928
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Learn N Play Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 30, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/26, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained an expired PA state police clearance, an expired Child Abuse clearance, an expired FBI clearance and an…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Learn N Play 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 Learn N Play Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 2, 2021. 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 Learn N Play Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Learn N Play Academy last inspected?

Jul 14, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Learn N Play Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Learn N Play Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learn N Play Academy.

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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