Pearlwood Early Learning Center · 1462 N 52nd St, Philadelphia
Pearlwood Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 8 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 01/07/2025, Certification Representative observed 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 01/07/2025, Certification Representative observed 1feeding bottle that was not labeled.
At the time of the initial inspection, trash cans were in the outdoor play space area. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the initial inspection, bleach spray bottles were in an accessible area. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of the initial inspection, the water temperature was above 110 degrees. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the initial inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted by the phone. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the initial inspection, 5 bookshelves were not mounted to the wall. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of the initial inspection, the shaken baby syndrome, abuse head trauma and maltreatment policy did not include preventative measures. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
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?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 8 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Pearlwood Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pearlwood Early 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 Pearlwood Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 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 Pearlwood Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Pearlwood Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 15, 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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