Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy
Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 33 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 33). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, OFF bug spray was observed in a storage cubby in the infant room, and Lysol was observed under the changing table in the young toddler room; both were accessible to children.
At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, plastic bags were observed on shelves under the unlocked changing table in the young toddler room.
At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, there was not a formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent on file for an infant in the infant room
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the hot water temperature in the bathroom measured at 125.2 degrees Fahrenheit when using a digital thermometer.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, there was a small hole in the wall and chipped white paint on the wall behind the chairs in the bathroom.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the outdoor play space had an embedded fire truck that had a large metal spike sticking out of the bottom. In addition, there was not a loose fill or unitary protective surfacing under the piece of embedded equipment.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the agreement for child #1 did not specify the names of the persons to whom the child may be released, and the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the health insurance and policy number under which the child is insured.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, emergency contacts for each child were not present in the young toddler classroom.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the emergency information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, staff person #1 did not have verification of completing 12 hours of annual child care training on file at the facility.
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At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during file review, the file for staff person #1 did not include a child abuse clearance.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during walkthrough of facility, Clorox wipes and diaper cream and plastic bags were observed under the changing table and were accessible to children due to the doors of the changing table not being locked.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during walk-through of facility, chipped white paint was observed on the ledge and chipped green paint around the outlet in the infant room. Chipped paint was observed under the toilet paper holders and on the wall in the bathroom, and by the exit door in the PS/PK room. Some parts of the bathroom floor were observed to be visibly dirty (corners). The threshold to both exit doors had cracked/crumbling concrete. The exit door in the young toddler area had exposed Styrofoam accessible to the children.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during walk-through of facility, some of the bouncy seats and the cushion on the rocking chair were observed to be visibly stained and in need of being laundered.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's doctor or source of medical care.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the health insurance and policy number under which the child is insured.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 and #2 did not include the addresses for all of the release persons to whom the child may be released.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include parent permission signatures for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first aid procedures.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the file for staff person #2 did not include 2 written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to be a staff person.
During renewal inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants/toddlers, children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during an emergency or evacuation.
During renewal inspection an outlet extender located on the wall by the cribs did not have protective covers in the unused outlets.
During renewal inspection cleaning materials were observed in a bathroom cabinet and were accessible to children.
During renewal inspection when measured with a handheld thermometer, the water temperature in the toddler sink measured at 137 degrees Fahrenheit.
During renewal inspection the wall vent in the Pre-school area was visibly dirty and dusty.
During renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include statements from the physician regarding communicable diseases and did not include an assessment for suitability to provide child care (questions #2 and #3 on adult health form.)
During renewal inspection, safe pick up and drop off routes had not been established and communicated to parents and guardians in writing, and was not posted at a conspicuous location at the facility.
During the inspection on 2/23/2023, Certification Representative observed unlocked and accessible cleaning products under the bathroom sink and in the kitchen area in a cabinet while the kitchen door was open.
THE SIDE OF THE FENCE, CLOSEST TO THE PIZZA SHOP, HAD BROKEN CAUSING A HOLE WITH ROUGH EDGES.
CHILD 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS - START DATE 9/16/21.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $76.53 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.53 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.94 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.99 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.13 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.45 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.45 | $39.36 |
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 Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy 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 Jan 23, 2025 (background checks): “At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during file review, the file for staff person #1 did not include a child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 15, 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 Laughing Growing CC Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy last inspected?
Jun 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.53 for newborn, $76.53 for infant, $71.94 for young toddler, $67.99 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy.
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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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