Learning World Child Academy INC
Learning World Child Academy INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 117 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 25 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Inspection, Staff 1 had a state police clearance that was "under Review" status, therefore making it not acceptable.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a physical on file.
Staff 1, was seen on video, grabbing a child, who was walking away from staff 1, by the hair to get the child to come back to staff 1.
Staff 1 was seen on video. Staff 1 "popped/flicked" a child's hand that was in her mouth.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a state police clearance. Staff 2 did not have proof of the NSOR document.
During the inspection, a child was observed to be sitting behind the half door in the middle room on the right side of the building, out of the sight of the staff, putting their nap items away.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have 2 references on file.
Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 file and observed FBI clearance missing in record date of hire: 11/16/18.
Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed outlet covers were missing in the inside play space.
Certification rep observed Lysol and bathroom cleaner accessible to children in the older toddler classroom.
Certification rep observed wooden door frame to entrance of classroom broken during the renewal inspection.
Certification rep observe chip paint on each entrance doors of the classrooms of the facility. Chip paint in the infant room blue wall, afterschool room right wall and inside the green room left side of interior sidewall of the classroom. Cert rep observed chip paint and small holes in the girl's bathroom in between the two right and left mirrors of the wall.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed there was no thermometer in the infant refrigerator.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care is missing on the emergency contact from.
Certification rep reviewed child#1 file and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child missing on emergency contact form and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff missing on emergency contact form.
Staff #1 and staff #2 did not complete a walkthrough of the outdoor play equipment to make sure playground equipment was in good repair.
This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.
This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff#2 and staff#4 file and observed the health assessment form is expired including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection Staff#5 failed to demonstrate the fire detection device or system is operable when the certification representative conducted an annual inspection. Staff#5 failed to show certification representative the documentation of an annual fire detection device testing by a fire safety professional.
Certification rep reviewed staff#1 files and observed staff#1 has not completed the following required pre-service training in Pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed staff #1 did complete fire safety training.
During renewal inspection Certification rep observed staff#3 working with children alone unsupervised without completing the following required pre-service training on Health and Safety within 90 days of their date of hire.
“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) | $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) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $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 World Child Academy INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Dec 18, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the Inspection, Staff 1 had a state police clearance that was "under Review" status, therefore making it not acceptable.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Learning World Child Academy INC?
Pennsylvania lists 5 complaint investigations 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 World Child Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 26, 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 World Child Academy INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Learning World Child Academy INC last inspected?
Jul 27, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Learning World Child Academy INC 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 Learning World Child Academy INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning World Child Academy INC.
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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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