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Precious Children Learning Center

7200 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Precious Children Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 126 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 41 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 41). 19 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 6, 2022 · 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 15
Emergency preparedness 10
Training & qualifications 5
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 3
Background checks 3
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Provider has added a written method to emergency plan for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Provider has added a written method to Emergency plan for facility persons to inform parents that an emergency situation has ended and how to reunite with their children.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection classroom 108 was missing band aids and classroom 105 was missing tape in their first aid kits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Provider added missing band-aids to First Aid kit of room 108. Provider added missing medical tape to First Aid kit of room 105.”
Citation Jul 21, 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 the inspection facility person #1 did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Facility person #1 has obtained a current Health Assessment which has been added to employee file of facility person #1.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Provider has added written accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to providers Emergency Plan.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have fire drills completed every 60 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Provider conducted a fire drill on July 27, 2026.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have Health & Safety part II on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Facility person #1 has completed Health and Safety part II. Certification form has been added to #1's employee file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have Health and Safety Part I.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Facility person #1 has completed the required 12 hours of childcare training and has added certification forms to employee file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have mandated reporter training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Facility person #1 has completed Mandated reporter training and has added certification of training to employee file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection children #1-5 did not have updated services provided on their fee agreement. Also, children #1-5 did not have Child Services Reports on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Updated child service reports were already in the files attached to 6 month assessment forms in the files of child #3, #4 and #5. Provider has detached updated child service reports to be more visible. Provider has obtained updated child service reports for child #1 and #2 and has added them to the…”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the inspection child #5 did not have their physician's phone number on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Child #5 has updated their Emergency/Consent form to include physicians phone number. Updated form is in child's file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of the inspection children #1 - 5 did not home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Updated Emergency/Consent forms have been completed for children # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 to include home and work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
At the time of the inspection children #2-5 did not complete the disability question on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Emergency/consent forms with the completion of the disability question for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 have been added to children's files.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection, children # 6-8 did not have emergency contact forms in the classrooms that they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Emergency forms for child #6, #7 and #8 have been added to the classroom that they receive care in.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
At the time of the inspection children 1-5's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Emergency/Consent forms have been updated to include consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have completed updated forms which have been added to their files.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
At the time of the inspection children #1-5 record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Provider does not take children on walking excursions, swimming or wading. Consent form has been updated to include consent for emergency transportation. Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have completed updated Consent forms. Updated forms have been placed in children's files.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education and verified childcare experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Facility person #1 has provided verification of education and childcare experience. Verification has been added to facility person #1's file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Two written references have been obtained for facility person #1 and have been added to employee's file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Facility person #1 has obtained the required 12 hours of childcare training. Certification forms have been added to employee file.”
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Core safety Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility persons #1, 2, 3 and 4 had expired NSOR clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “NSOR applications have been submitted for facility persons 1,2,3 and 4 via e-mail to NSOR application site. Receipt for verification of this submission was received on 7-29-25.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not list their method to contact parents to inform them an emergency has started.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Providers Emergency plan has been updated to include the method of contacting parents to inform them of the onset on an emergency.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Providers Emergency plan has been updated to include the method of contacting parents to inform them that an emergency has ended and how to reunite with their child.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Provider currently has our Emergency plan in a binder at the entrance to our facility and has posted our Emergency plan at our Parent Bulletin as well.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At the time of the inspection facility classroom #202 did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Provider has posted emergency telephone numbers in classroom #202.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 had an expired health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Facility person #1 has obtained a current Health assessment which provider has placed in facility person's file.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Provider has updated facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have a policy covering "Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Provider added written Policy covering Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child to our Parent/Emergency handbook.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection facility person #1,2,3 and 4 did not have verified childcare experience on file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Provider has completed Child care employment verification forms to verify childcare experience for facility persons 1,2,3 and 4. Forms have been added to each facility persons file.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
At the time of inspection facility classroom #204 did not have daily activities posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Provider has posted daily activities in classroom #204.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of inspection facility's classrooms were missing emergency contact forms (room #105 child #1 and room #108
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Provider added missing emergency contact forms to Room #105 for child #1, and to Room #108 for child #2.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection, facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting for a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Provider has established a written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and for staffing provisions. Plan has been posted in each classroom and added to classroom emergency binder.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection facility persons #1 & 3 were missing 2 hours of annual pd training and facility person #4 was missing3 hours of annual pd training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Facility persons #1 and #3 have obtained an additional 3 hours of training. Facility person #4 has obtained the additional 3 hours of training.”
Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “The Emergency plan will be posted at a conspicuous location in each daycare classroom on 5-12-25.”
Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection facility did not have a fire drill conducted or documented for March or April of 2025 which is more than 60 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “A Fire drill will be conducted on Monday 5-12-25.”
Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of inspection facility did not have fire detection system testing conducted or documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “A Fire detection system testing was conducted on 5-12-25.”
Core safety Aug 3, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility person #01 did not have out of state clearances on file (New Jersey).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 26, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #01 obtains all required out of state clearances for NJ and keep them on file at the facility at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility person #01 did not have out of state clearances on file (New Jersey).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #01 obtains all required out of state clearances for NJ and keep them on file at the facility at all times.”
Core safety Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Lifeguard training/supervision 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022 observed the facility set up an inflatable slide pool in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “The inflatable slide pool was removed and will no longer be sed.”
Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022 observed the carpet in room #106 the Preschool room appeared to be dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Carpet was removed and discarded 7/6/2022.”
Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022 observed child #2's last health report was dated 6/22/2021 which is out of the 12 month time frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2022): “Child's health report (#2) is attached. Form was in another child's file by mistake.”
Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022 observed child #1, #2 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2022): “Emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #3 were updated and completed to include the work addresses and telephone numbers and addresses of the authorized pick-up people.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $46.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $46.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $42.80 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $41.60 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $28.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $28.00

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

Capacity 126 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 25, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Northeast Central Christian School
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 624-8046
State certificate # CER-00260273
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Common questions

Has Precious Children Learning Center 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 Jul 29, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection facility persons #1, 2, 3 and 4 had expired NSOR clearances on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Precious Children Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Precious Children 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 Precious Children Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Sep 25, 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 Precious Children Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Precious Children Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Precious Children Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $46.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $42.80 for older toddler, $41.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Precious Children Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Northeast Central Christian School.

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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