Pearlwood Early Learning Center · 1547 N 54th St, Philadelphia
Pearlwood Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 24). None of them 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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During the renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, Certification representative observed that the facility's high chairs did not have a T-shaped safety straps.
During the renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, Certification Representative observed two bottles that were not labeled in the infant's room.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of health and safety training. Staff member # 2 may not work with children unsupervised until this requirement is completed.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a TB screening dated 5/7/2019. Staff member # 1 hire date is 9.24.2022. Staff member #1 file did not contain a TB screening done at initial employment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 8 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of child care experience or training prior to service at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of CPR training. Staff member # 2 must be supervised with children until CPR training is completed.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a mandated reporter training certificate. Staff member 4 file did not contain a FBI, PA child abuse, mandated reporter training clearances. Staff member # 5 did not contain a FBI clearance and a mandated reporter training certificate. The provisional waiver for new hire does not apply for these staff member as they are past their 45 days of their hire date. Staff member # 1,4 and 5 cannot work in a child care facility.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed an electrical outlet in the upstairs child care space did not have a protective cover in it. The space was being used by 6 - 2 year old children.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed a bottle of bleach and disinfectant were left on the floor of the upstairs bathroom.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed an unmarked bottle with liquid was left in the upstairs bathroom.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed a bookshelf/cubby on the bottom floor of the facility was not anchored to the wall.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed a bookshelf/cubby on the bottom floor of the facility was not anchored to the wall.
During a compliant investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed that the facility did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed that the infant room refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, 5 staff member files were reviewed. Staff member # 4 file did not contain verification of age.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 4 and 5 files did not contain a health assessment.
During a complain investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, 5 staff member were reviewed. Staff member # 4 and 5 files did not contain a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 file did not contain verification of health and safety training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #2 file contained a fire safety training certificate that expired on 4/30/2021. The fire safety training in not valid.
“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) | $81.20 | $61.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.20 | $61.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.60 | $57.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.60 | $54.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.60 | $50.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.40 | $48.40 |
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 Pearlwood Early 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 Oct 13, 2022 (supervision): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of health and safety training. Staff member # 2 may not work with children…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Pearlwood Early 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 Pearlwood Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 13, 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 Pearlwood Early Learning Center 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 Pearlwood Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Pearlwood Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.20 for newborn, $81.20 for infant, $76.60 for young toddler, $72.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Pearlwood Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Pearls Academic Center 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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