Picm Learning Center INC
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #4 included Child abuse clearance for volunteers.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection, it was verified that potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a first aid kit in each child care space did not include soap.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 observed that two sippy cups in Benjamin's tribe room were not labeled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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