Marys Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 69 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of renewal inspection on 2/4/26, chipped white paint was observed on the lower wall in the extracurricular room.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/4/26, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
At time of unannounced inspection on 7/1/25, insect repellant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in the cubbies in the Pre-school room. Sunblock was observed in the cubbies and hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the Toddler room and both were accessible to children.
At time of unannounced inspection on 7/1/25, plastic bags with diapers and a plastic Ziploc bag with extra clothing were observed under the changing table in the infant/young toddler room and were accessible to children. Plastic bags were also observed in the cubbies in the older toddler room and were accessible to children.
At time of unannounced inspection on 7/1/25, the health assessment for staff #1 did not have question #3 answered by the physician.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/5/25, during walkthrough of facility, splintered molding was observed in the 2- and 3-year-old classroom in the far corner of the room.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/5/25, during walkthrough of facility, plastic bags, and Hydrocortisone cream were observed in the cubbies of the 2- and 3-year-old room and were accessible to children.
“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.) | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.59 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.13 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.05 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Marys Learning Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Marys Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Marys Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Marys Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 28, 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 Marys Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Marys Learning Academy last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Marys Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $73.90 for infant, $71.59 for young toddler, $68.13 for older toddler, $60.05 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Marys Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Marys Learning Academy LLC.
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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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