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Picm Learning Center INC

4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Picm Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 26 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 6
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #3 did not include current staff health assessment. Staff health assessment on file was from 3/22/24 and is already expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “PICM Learning will obtain a current health assessment for staff person #3 and place the completed health assessment documentation in the employee's personnel file. Administration will verify that the documentation is complete and meets the applicable requirements before the employee continues…”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 and #2 for the position of an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “PICM Learning will obtain and maintain acceptable documentation verifying the education and/or training of staff person #1 and staff person #2, including documentation of US educational equivalency when applicable. The required documentation will be placed in each employees' personnel file and…”
Citation Aug 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of follow-up inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non-compliance since 6/4/26 and 7/17/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staff person #1 is currently on medical; leave and will remain on leave until she is medically able to return. PICM Learning Center has hired and paid a company to assist in obtaining per diploma/educational documentation from her country of education. Upon return, staff person #1 will be permitted…”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non-compliance since 6/4/26.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “December 2025, we contacted via email MINIRD, they replied record do not match. This school burned down prior to them obtained digital files in fact when we research 8th grade, we found records under a different last name and since then we have been communicating with MINRD to try and find records…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #4 included Child abuse clearance for volunteers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “Upon notification of the violation, Facility Person #4 was immediately removed from all child care duties and placed on standby status pending receipt of the required Child Abuse Clearance. The facility discovered that a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance had been submitted in error rather than the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed 7 children ranging in age from young to older toddlers with only 1 staff person were present in Benjamin's tribe room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “On June 4, 2026, during the inspection, seven children ranging in age from young toddlers to older toddlers were observed in Benjamin's Tribe classroom with one staff person present. The classroom's Lead Teacher had unexpectedly resigned the evening prior to the inspection. On the morning of the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed missing ceiling tile in the indoor play space, 1 ceiling tile had signs of water damage. The bucket was placed below the opening in ceiling for water that was dripping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “At the time of the inspection, a ceiling tile in the indoor play space had been removed as part of an ongoing maintenance repair. The tile exhibited signs of moisture caused by condensation rather than an active roof or plumbing leak. The Maintenace person removed the tile to get similar at Home…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff #2 and #3 pediatric first aid and CPR certificates were from 3/9/24 and already expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2026): “Staff #2, Staff #3 was already scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training for June 6, 2026, official certification documentation was obtained. Upon receipt, verification of completion has been placed in all Staff personnel file to demonstrate compliance with the required…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2026): “Staff #1 was already scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training for June 6, 2026, official certification documentation was obtained. Upon receipt, verification of completion has been placed in Staff personnel file to demonstrate compliance with the required professional…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #5 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #5 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “The Director and Administrative Staff will implement a pre-employment clearance verification process to ensure all required hiring documents are reviewed for accuracy prior to a staff member beginning employment. A personnel file checklist will be completed for each new hire to verify that Criminal…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 record of staff person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, file of staff person #5 included only 1 non-family reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “On June 6, 2026, the required written nonfamily reference letters were obtained from Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 and placed in their respective personnel files. At the time of the inspection, Staff Person #4's file was still being completed as part of the onboarding process, and Staff…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Core safety Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include NSOR certificate required for provisional hire employees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Facility person #2 will provide NSOR. Facility person #2 will not transport children until NSOR will be provided.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Emergency plan will be updated.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of child #1 included child health report from 12/27/24 which was not update at least every 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Parents will provide an updated child health report.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, health assessment of staff person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Staff person #1 will provide an updated report.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include release person's addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Parents will update emergency contactg forms.”
Citation Aug 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “Facility person #2 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
At the time of the inspection, it was verified that potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 11, 2024): “Implement a strict protocol for immediate refrigeration of food brought from home, assigning designated staff members to oversee and ensure food is promptly refrigerated upon arrival. Classroom staff and supervisors will be accountable for compliance.”
Core safety Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #5 did not contain a complete PSP criminal history clearance. State police clearance on file had "Request Under Review" status.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff person #5 will not work in a childcare position until an updated State police clearance will be obtained.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a first aid kit in each child care space did not include soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “Provider put soap in each first-aid kit.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a handwashing sign of when to wash hands was not posted at the sink located in Joseph's tribe room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “Provider posted a handwashing sign.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 observed that two sippy cups in Benjamin's tribe room were not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “Provider labeled sippy cups.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2024): “Staff #1 will provide an updated adult health examination.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Staff person #4 will provide and updated health assessment.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 a written plan of daily activities was not established and posted for after school children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “Provider will establish and post written daily schedule.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Staff sent diplomas for evaluation.”

“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 Oct 24, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Apr 24, 2024
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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 93 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Picm Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 886-8396
State certificate # CER-00260825
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Common questions

Has Picm Learning Center INC 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 Jun 4, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #4 included Child abuse clearance for volunteers.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Picm Learning Center INC?

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 Picm Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 30, 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 Picm Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Picm Learning Center INC last inspected?

Aug 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Picm Learning Center INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Picm Learning Center INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Picm Learning Center INC.

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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