Pratt Street Learning Center
Pratt Street Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 59 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 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were not updated in Room #2. Room #2 had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25 observed that emergency plan was not updated annually. Last update was on 4/30/24
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25 observed peeling paint on the surface of red kids' sofa in Room 2.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25 observed that handwashing sign with requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is not posted in the bathroom in Room 1.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25, file of staff person #1 did not include current pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Last training on file was from 8/26/21.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24, file of staff person #1 did not include a current child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of New York in which resided within the last 5 years.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is written was not posted at each sink a in the bathrooms located in Shining Star room (Main room) and Busy Bees room (Room #1).
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant were not obtained from the parents of infants observed in the infant room located downstairs.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24 observed 6 older toddlers and 3 young toddlers in Busy Bees room (Room #1) that has capacity of 8.
At the time of the renewal inspection on 5/23/24, 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 unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include verification of education.
During the inspection, it was observed that the dividing stall wall in the downstairs boys and girls bathroom, had rust along the bottom.
Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have proof of the required 1 hour health and safety update training.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 had an expired CPR/First Aid training certificate (dated 3/19/21).
STAFF 1 SPOKE HARSHLY TO A CHILD WHILE IN THE CHILD'S FACE "NEED TO LEAVE".
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE - HIRE DATE ON LIS.
“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) | $69.00 | $64.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.00 | $64.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 Pratt Street 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 May 23, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24, file of staff person #1 did not include a current child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of New York in which resided within the last 5 years.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Pratt Street 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 Pratt Street Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 24, 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 Pratt Street Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Pratt Street Learning Center last inspected?
May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Pratt Street Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for newborn, $69.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Pratt Street Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pratt Street 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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