Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center
Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 105 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, Child#1 prescribed medication expired June 2022. Child # 2 prescribed medication expired December 2022.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain an annual evaluation.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file contained a U.S. Passport for verification of age. The U.S. Passport was expired- 8/13/2018. This ID is not valid.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of child care experience.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/10/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not have verification of CPR training.
During complaint investigation conducted on 8/10/2022, the director admitted that the facility did not notify parents or the Philadelphia Department of Health that a child enrolled in the facility was diagnosed with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2022, Staff member # 1 and 2 were observed in a room with 22 children. The youngest child in the room was 3 years old.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a disclosure statement. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, the provider did not provide an emergency plan when requested.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, the provider did not submit a fire drill log when requested.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain an annual written evaluation.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 4 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the operator and the parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child physician's telephone.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact that did not include the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address parental consent for emergency medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,4 and 5 files did not include the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section regarding parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 file did not parental consent for transportation and wading.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of age. Staff member # 2 file contained a PA drivers license that expired on 7/6/2012. Staff member # 3 file contained a PA drivers license that expired on 6/30/2019.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1, 2 and3 files did not contain verification of child care experience.
“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) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
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 Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jul 21, 2022 (staff ratios): “During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2022, Staff member # 1 and 2 were observed in a room with 22 children. The youngest child in the room was 3 years old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center?
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 Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 12, 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 Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for newborn, $58.00 for infant, $56.40 for young toddler, $51.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Methodist Services.
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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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