Multi Cultural Learning Center
Multi Cultural Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 47 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 47). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language concerning continuity of operations within the facility's emergency plan.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan had no method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed training needed on the updated emergency plan needs to be documented.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing pick up and drop off safe routes posted at the facility.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language in the facility's emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the fire detection system being tested every 30 days.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan was not being sent to the county emergency management agency.
During the announced monitoring inspection on 9/2/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain a NSOR certificate, DHS FBI clearance, or PA child abuse clearance.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/2/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an initial health assessment conducted prior to providing service to children.
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25 upon arrival five children were observed unsupervised in the infant/toddler classroom. Facility person #1 who was assigned the responsibility of the children was in the kitchen adjacent to the classroom.
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During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25 facility person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25 bleach and hand sanitizer was observed on the table in the infant/toddler classroom accessible to children. The storage closest located in the indoor play space was unlocked with bleach inside accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25 the first aid/cpr certificate reviewed for facility person #2 did not reflect certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During the renewal inspection on 8/5/25 the child records were not stored in a locked cabinet.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan was not complete. It did not address all the parts of the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed two bottles of cleaning materials were accessible to children in the upstairs classroom.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a trap for rodents in the indoor play space bathroom.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the important emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the classroom on the 2nd floor.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the floors and window seal in the bathroom on the 2nd floor floor was not clean.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the refrigerator temperature was 48 degrees.
During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection the vehicle information for the BMW that is used to transport children was not on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file. A written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the shaking baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #5 did not have mandated reporter training on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #1, 2 and 4 did not have staff evaluations on file.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 4 did not include the physicians address and phone number on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the work address and phone number for the parents.
During the renewal inspection child #3 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for the classroom upstairs and downstairs was not in the child care space for all the children receiving care in that space.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 and 4 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff# 1 did not have a completed NSOR. NSOR was applied for on 2/27/23.
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed Staff# 2 and # 6 with 4 infants (children not yet 1 year old), 1 young toddler (child that is 1 year old, not yet 2), and 5 preschoolers (children 3-5 years old) in the facility.
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed Child # 7 an infant, who was laying in the pack n play on his tummy to sleep, and not back to sleep as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 11/27/20 and not within the 1-year requirement prior to initial service in childcare.
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed that the infants bottles were not labelled with child's name on it.
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 3 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file that was to be completed on 12/30/22
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 5/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 had 1 written non-family reference in file
During renewal inspection dated 7/28/2022 certification observed that 2 electrical outlets upstairs, and 2 electrical outlets downstairs did not have covers over them and they were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 7/28/2022, hand sanitizer and Safe T Wipes upstairs on staff desk, and Simple Green cleaning solution in the downstairs bathroom on the sink. All were accessible to the children.
During renewal inspection on 7/28/2022, certification representative observed that 3 windows on second floor that were not modified to prevent windows from opening more than 6 inches.
On 7/28/2022 during renewal inspection certification representative observed that the handwashing signs in all bathrooms and the diapering area did not have the written requirements "A facility person and an able child shall wash hands after toileting and before eating,"
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 that the downstairs rug posed as a tripping hazard to the children and staff at the facility. The rug repeatedly curled while children were exercising on it.
During renewal inspection dated 7/28/2022 certification representative observed that the health assessment for staff person #1 had not been updated within 24 months of previous dated health assessment 12/6/2019, the staff record reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include an initial health assessment.
On 7/28/2022 during renewal inspection certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and it did not include lock down and shelter in place.
“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) | $69.33 | $57.22 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.33 | $57.22 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.99 | $53.77 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.04 | $51.08 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.73 | $48.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.05 | $40.86 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.05 | $40.86 |
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 Multi Cultural Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Sep 2, 2025 (background checks): “During the announced monitoring inspection on 9/2/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain a NSOR certificate, DHS FBI clearance, or PA child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Multi Cultural Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Multi Cultural Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Multi Cultural Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2. 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 Multi Cultural Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Multi Cultural Learning Center last inspected?
Oct 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Multi Cultural Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.33 for newborn, $69.33 for infant, $64.99 for young toddler, $61.04 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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