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Pearlwood Early Learning Center · 1547 N 54th St, Philadelphia

1547 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

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

Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 4
Food & feeding 2
Health & medication 2
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “T-shaped safety straps were replaced on all High Chairs.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, Certification Representative observed two bottles that were not labeled in the infant's room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “All bottles were checked and relabeled as needed.”
Core safety Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Staff member # 2 was removed from the facility on 11/1/2022”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Staff member # 2 was removed from the facility 11/1/2022”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Staff member # 1 completed a new TB test and it was added to the file. The TB test results were recorded as negative on 11/3/2022.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Child's physician information was added to the file/emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Staff member # 2 was removed from the facility on 11/1/2022. Staff member # 3 employment verification was added to the file.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Staff member # 2 was removed from the facility on 11/1/2022. Staff member # 3 references were added to the staff file.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Staff member # 2 was removed from the facility on 11/1/2022.”
Core safety Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Staff member # 1 mandated reporter training certificate< dated 2/1/2022, was submitted. Staff member # 5 and #4 are no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “The outlet cover was immediately replaced.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Bleach and disinfectant were placed out of the reach of children.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed an unmarked bottle with liquid was left in the upstairs bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Unmarked bottle labeled "Hand Soap" to identify what is inside of the bottles. Unmarked bottles will be labeled or discarded.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “The cubby on the bottom floor was re-anchored to the wall.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “The cubby on the bottom floor was re-anchored to the wall.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “The cribs were separated and rearranged to meet the requirement to be 2 ft apart.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed that the infant room refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and will be kept there at all times.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Staff member # 4 and 5 are no longer employed at the facility. Verification of staff member # 3 CPR training was submitted.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Staff # 4 was permanently removed from the facility effective? ??>”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “All required documentation for staff files and proof of experience added to the file for staff persons1,2,3 and 4. Staff member #5 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2022): “Staff member # 4 submitted a health assessment dated 2/4/2022. Staff member # 5 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Staff #4 health assessment has been added to the file. Staff # 5 is no longer employed by the facility.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2022): “Health and safety training certificate dated 7/4/2018 was added to the staff member file.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2022): “Employee fire safety training certificate was added to file.”

“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

Violation found Feb 1, 2022 Complaint investigation
13 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 35 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Little Pearls Academic Center LLC
Hours Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 921-4401
State certificate # CER-00251298
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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