Precious Children Learning Center
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.
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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.
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.
At the time of the inspection classroom 108 was missing band aids and classroom 105 was missing tape in their first aid kits.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months on file.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have fire drills completed every 60 days as required.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have Health & Safety part II on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have Health and Safety Part I.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have mandated reporter training on file.
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.
At the time of the inspection child #5 did not have their physician's phone number on file.
At the time of the inspection children #1 - 5 did not home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.
At the time of the inspection children #2-5 did not complete the disability question on the emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection, children # 6-8 did not have emergency contact forms in the classrooms that they were receiving care.
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
At the time of the inspection children #1-5 record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education and verified childcare experience on file.
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.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.
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At the time of inspection facility persons #1, 2, 3 and 4 had expired NSOR clearances on file.
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not list their method to contact parents to inform them an emergency has started.
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.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.
At the time of the inspection facility classroom #202 did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 had an expired health assessment on file.
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.
At the time of inspection facility did not have a policy covering "Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child."
At the time of inspection facility person #1,2,3 and 4 did not have verified childcare experience on file
At the time of inspection facility classroom #204 did not have daily activities posted.
At the time of inspection facility's classrooms were missing emergency contact forms (room #105 child #1 and room #108
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.
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.
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency plan posted.
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.
At the time of inspection facility did not have fire detection system testing conducted or documented.
At the time of inspection facility person #01 did not have out of state clearances on file (New Jersey).
At the time of inspection facility person #01 did not have out of state clearances on file (New Jersey).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022 observed the facility set up an inflatable slide pool in the outdoor play space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/6/2022 observed the carpet in room #106 the Preschool room appeared to be dirty.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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