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Learning Beyond Academy

7900 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 · Delaware County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Learning Beyond Academy is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 23 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 23). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #27 of 31 centers in Upper Darby
4 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
3 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 18, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 15, 2024 · 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 11
Building & playground safety 3
Training & qualifications 3
Staff ratios 2
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff person #3 was observed providing care to children unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Ensure that staff person #3 complete the required pre-service training. Staff will be monitored to prevent unsupervised care until training is complete.”
Core safety Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 preschool classroom was observed out of ratio with (1) staff and (14) children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Adjust staff schedules to ensure that proper ratios are maintained.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 missing receptacle covers were observed in the preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Install protective receptacle covers on the electrical outlets.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 the first aid kit observed in the older toddler classroom did not contain tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Ensure that tweezers are added to the first aid kit in the older toddler classrooms.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection visit completed on 12/3/25 provider was unable to produce comprehensive general liability insurance upon request.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “A copy of the general liability was obtained and placed on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff was unable to provide certification representative access to children and staff files upon request.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2026): “Ensure that designated staff members are trained to provide immediate access to children and staff files during inspection.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection visit on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include updated first aid/cpr training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2026): “Staff person #1, #2 and #3 will complete their updated first aid and cpr training. Certification documents will be updated and maintained in their files.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain Health and Safety training (Part 1 & Part 2).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Staff person #3 will complete health and safety training.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Update the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 to include health insurance policy numbers.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Obtain and include verification of childcare experience for staff person #3's file.”
Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection visit completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will complete the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Core safety Feb 7, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the complaint investigation on 02/07/25 certification representative observed classroom containing 23 children being supervised by (2) staff members. Youngest child present age 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider added additional staff members to meet staff: child ratio.”
Core safety Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA FBI clearance more than 60 months old. FBI clearance dated 12/11/19. Staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) file contained a child abuse clearance, criminal clearance and FBI clearance more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) file did not contain NSOR verification or FBI clearance. Furthermore, staff person #3 is a provisional hire and was observed working unsupervised with (3) children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Staff person #1, #2 and #3 must be removed from childcare position at the facility.”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the first aid kit reviewed in classroom #1 was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Corrected on site”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain an updated health report. Health report reviewed was dated 03/02/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “Update file with updated health report”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 documentation of annual emergency drills was not produced for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Conduct emergency drill”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 emergency contact information was not available in classroom #1 and PreK classroom for the children present receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Corrected on site”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facilities written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “The shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “A current up-to-date child service report will be completed and submitted for the indicated child/children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “The agreements will be updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A copy of the updated agreements will be submitted.”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Two children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1 and #2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. We will ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information…”
Citation Mar 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2024): “We will provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. This information will be posted in a conspicuous location for parents to see.”

“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 Feb 7, 2025 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.

About this center

Capacity 55 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 29, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Learning Beyond Academy
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251469
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Learning Beyond Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Nov 18, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff person #3 was observed providing care to children unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Learning Beyond 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 Learning Beyond Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 29, 2025. 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 Learning Beyond Academy compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?

It is tied for #27 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Learning Beyond Academy last inspected?

Nov 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Learning Beyond Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning Beyond 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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