Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience
Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 28 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 28). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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In review of staff files, staff persons 1 file failed to include a health assessment within 24 months.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday. 03/05/25, cert rep observed chip paint on the wall in the PK1 and PK2 rooms.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to have verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
Staff person 1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed by a PQAS-approved trainer/instructor.
In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff persons 1, a provisional hire, file failed to contain completed child abuse clearance, one completed criminal clearance and proof of request for the other remaining criminal clearance. Staff person 1 file only contained the request for the NSOR certificate. Staff person 2, employed more than 90 days, file failed to contain completed PA state police and child abuse clearances and NSOR certificate and mandated reporter training. Staff person 3 file failed to contain updated PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 05/07/19, child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 05/14/19 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 05/26/19.
Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety topics and mandated reporter training.
During compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, cert rep observed evidence of rodent droppings located cubbies used by children.
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In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff person 1 file failed to contain a staff health assessment.
In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to contain TB results by the Mantoux method.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, facility failed to have documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Last documented fire drill was dated 01/15/24.
In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff person 2 file failed to contain 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff person 1 file failed to contain proof of education.
In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff person 1 file failed to contain two nonfamily letters of references.
Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include PA state police clearance. Document contained in file was the request for the PA state police clearance.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/20/24, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the PK2 room failed to contain an assortment of band-aids, first-aid kit located in the PK1 room failed to contained tape, first-aid kit located in the infant room failed to contain tape and an assortment of band-aids and the first-aid kit located on the facility's bus failed to contained soap and tweezers.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/20/24, cert rep observed a hole in the wall in the older toddler 1 classroom, in the older toddler 2 classroom, a water damaged ceiling and in the school age classroom, a damaged floorboard.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/20/34, cert rep observed chip paint on the walls in the PK2 classroom and the school age classroom.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated by parent/guardian within six months.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include 2 letters of references. File only contained 1 letter of reference.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 10 hours of annual PD training.
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 01/17/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.
Certification Representative observed facility person with eight children youngest child being 7 months old
OWNER/DIRECTOR DID NOT ALLOW THERAPIST TO ENTER FACILITY TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $54.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
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 Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 13, 2024 (background checks): “In review of staff files at compliant inspection on Friday, 12/13/24, staff persons 1, a provisional hire, file failed to contain completed child abuse clearance, one completed criminal clearance and proof of request…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience?
Pennsylvania lists 3 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 Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 11, 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 Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience last inspected?
Mar 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Over The Hills Childcare and Learning Experience?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Over The Hills Childcare And Learning Experience.
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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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