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Prodigy Learning Center

3345 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Prodigy Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 290 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 21). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
6 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · 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 8
Building & playground safety 5
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #6, staff #7, staff #10 and staff #12 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Provider will have staff #6, staff #7, staff #10 and staff #12 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #6 and staff #9 did not have a physical with TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain a physical and tb results for staff #6 and staff #9.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment, and it did not address identification and prevention of child maltreatment, and the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the identification and prevention of child maltreatment and update the emergency plan to address continuity of operations.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #1 through staff #12 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of experience for staff #1-12 and put it into their files.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Provider will have staff #5 take the required health and safety trainings.”
Core safety Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/25, the Certification representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records contained a pending request criminal background check from 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The director require staff #1 to complete a new criminal background check to ensure that Staff # 1 clearance is complete with the appropriate response.”
Citation Aug 5, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
Observed 8/5/2024 in Babyland 2 classroom there was evidence of dead insects on the floor near the infant cribs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “The dead fly was removed immediately by staff.”
Core safety Jan 26, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
On 1/26/24, during the complaint unannounced visit, certification rep. interviewed several staff, who witnessed and admitted to harsh language being used during an verbal altercation in the outside play space between two staff in the presence of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “The involved employees were given a problem solving session. One employee was suspended for three days without pay. All employees received training on proper interaction while in the presence of the children.”
Core safety Aug 17, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 8/14/2024, three boys were rough housing during camp. Staff #1 and #2 were not aware that this was occurring, nor did they know that one of the boys hit his head on the door frame. The assistant director and director were made aware of this when the boy's mother picked him up from camp.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “The staff member was from a substitute agency. We immediately removed her from service and placed 2 of our staff in the boys' camp.”
Citation Apr 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 4/6/23, there was an unused electrical outlet in the Pre-K Counts 4 room and near the Christmas Tree in the Gym/Inside Play area, that did not have protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Covers have been placed in these receptacles”
Citation Apr 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 4/6/23 1. The top corner of the lower refrigerator door had excess dirt/grime on it in the Babyland 2 room. 2. There was peeling tape on the changing station in the Pot of Gold room. 3. There was peeling and chipping paint on the white wall at the rear of the Gym/Inside play area. 4. There was a large brown parcel package and empty garbage bags on the floor of the Art Room. 5. In the Pre K Counts 1 room and the Pre-K Counts 2 room, there were multiple drop ceiling panels with water stains. Also in the Pre-K Counts 2 room there were drop ceiling light panels with excess dirt and debris. 6. In the Infant/Toddler outside play area, there was a play house with a peeling label, electrical tape, and excess bird feces on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “The children's house in the playground was removed. The ceiling tiles that were stained were replaced and the lights in the classroom were cleaned.”
Citation Apr 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 4/6/23, the emergency contact information for child #1, dated 9/19/22, was not updated within the required 6-month period, in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “The emergency contact was updated and placed in the classroom.”
Citation Apr 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 4/6/23, there were no instructions on how to access the regulations electronically, or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Instructions for accessing regulations and contacting appropriate regional childcare offices have been updated and placed on our parent information board at our front entrance.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/9/22, ROOM # 22 AND ROOM #26 WAS BEING USED FOR STORAGE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “All equipment in these 2 areas have been removed..”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/9/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN TUMBLING TOTS C ROOM, DID NOT HAVE SOAP OR TAPE. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE OTR ROOM DID NOT HAVE TWEEZERS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “The first aide kit in OTR and TTC have all items required.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/9/22, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A TB TEST WITH READ AND RESULT DATE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “This employee has provided a subsequent TB read and result. Verification sent to certification.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/9/22, THE PHL PRE K 2 ROOM DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN PLAN POSTED OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “A daily schedule has been posted inside the room and outside the room.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/9/22, CHILD#1 IN THE TUMBLING TOTS B ROOM AND CHILD #2 IN THE PHL PRE K 4 ROOM, DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “The #1 child emergency contact and #2 emergency contact were obtained from the administrative office and placed in the classroom emergency binder.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/9/22, THE EMRGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 IN PHL PRE K 3 ROOM WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH PERIOD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “All emergency contact information will be updated q 6 months”
Citation May 10, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 5/10/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL REPORT TO THE PARENT FOR THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURED ON 3/1/22 INVOLVING CHILD #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “The original incident report was given to the parent to correct the issue.”

“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 Aug 5, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jan 26, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 17, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 10, 2022 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $65.00 $58.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 $54.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $56.00 $51.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $53.00 $49.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $47.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $47.00 $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

Capacity 290 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Dec 23, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Total Child Care Systems INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 228-7678
State certificate # CER-00250322
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Prodigy Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jan 28, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/28/25, the Certification representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records contained a pending request criminal background check from 2022.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Prodigy Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Prodigy Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Dec 23, 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 Prodigy Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Prodigy Learning Center last inspected?

Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Prodigy Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler, $53.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Prodigy Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Total Child Care Systems 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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