Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC
Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 47 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 47). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING. DATE OF HIRE 04/03/2023
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no pick up and drop off procedures posted.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the facility had liability insurance.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there was no emergency transportation plans posted in the childcare spaces.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 staff #1 was observed alone with 5 children. Staff #1 has not completed required health and safety training topics and mandated reporter training therefore cannot care for children unsupervised.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the training record reviewed for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the first aid kit located in Toddler room #2 did not contain tape.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 there was no sign posted at diapering area sink stating facility persons must wash their hands before eating.
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During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the file reviewed for child #7 did not include exemption from immunization letter signed and dated from child's parent/guardian.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 there was no documentation of annual emergency drills filed at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #7 did not contain child service report within 6-month time period.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain policy number. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 did not contain health insurance coverage or policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #6 and child #7 was not reviewed and updated within 6-month time period.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the health record reviewed for child #7 did not contain updated health assessment. Health assessment reviewed was dated 04/04/22.
During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #5 did not contain date of admission.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THERE WERE OUTLET COVERS MISSING IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM ONCE ENTERING THE FACILITY.
DURING THE RENERWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE WATER MEASURED 113 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE FIRST SPACE WAS MISSING SOAP AND GLOVES, WHILE THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE 2ND CHILD CARE SPACE WAS MISSING SOAP.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE RESTROOM IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS MISSING HALF OF THE SIGN. THE PART THAT WAS MISSING WAS THE LANGUAGE TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE RESTROOM IN THE INFANT ROOM DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED CAN.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE CRIBS WERE NOT LABELED FOR A SPECIFIC CHILD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON3/7/22, THERE WAS NOT 2 FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE CRIB WHILE BEING OCCUPIED WITH AN INFANT INSIDE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE REFRIGERATOR DID NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE INFANT ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22 THE FACILITY USED STYROFOAM CUPS WITH LUNCH.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CHILD 1 FILE DID ONOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, A FACILITY PERSON FAILED TO WASH THEIR PRIMARY GROUP HANDS BEFORE SERVING THEM LUNCH.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED STAFF CHILD A CHILD'S DIAPER AND NOT CHANGE THE CHANGING CLOTH AFTER CHANGING THE DIAPER.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID OT STATE HOW THE FACILITY WILL PROVIDE FOR ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/7/22, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM OR THE ATTESTION DOCUMENT.
DURIGN THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INDICATE HOW THE FACILITY WILL PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING AN EMERGENCY INCLUDING LOCK-DOWN SHELTER IN PLACE AT THE FACILITY AND SHELTER AT LOCATIONS AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICPALITY AND TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CHILD 2 AND 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF A HEALTH REPORT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 3/7/22, CHILD 2 DID NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR OR PARENT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22 CHILD 1,3,4,AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE WHOM THE PERSON'S DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO RELEASE CHILD TO.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/21, CHILD 1 AND 3 AGREEMENT DID NOT INDICATE THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 3/7/22, CHILD 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS ON THE FORM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CHILD 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD'S DISABILITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD 2 MA COVERAGE NAME AND POLICY NUMBER WAS NOT LISTED ON THE FORM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD 1,2,3 AND 5 DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE ADDRESS.
During the renewal inspection on 3/7/22 there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CHILD 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR WADING AND TRANSPORTATION ON THE FORM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/22, STAFF 1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
“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) | $54.00 | $41.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.00 | $41.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.40 | $39.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.40 | $33.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.40 | $29.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.40 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.40 | $30.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 24, 2023 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 05/24/23 staff #1 was observed alone with 5 children. Staff #1 has not completed required health and safety training topics and mandated reporter training therefore cannot care for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 13, 2021. 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 Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,035 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 Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC last inspected?
Feb 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for newborn, $54.00 for infant, $51.40 for young toddler, $45.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Painting Our Future Learning Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Painting Our Future 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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