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Sky Learning Center LLC

6244 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Sky Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 25). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Oct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6
Records & paperwork 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of the inspection there were 2 bulbs out in the infant class and 2 bulbs out in the Prek2 class causing it to be dark and unsafe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “All non-functioning light bulbs in the infant and Pre-K classrooms were replaced immediately on 01/26/2026.Classrooms and common areas were checked to ensure proper lighting levels for safety.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact in the classroom where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The emergency contact information for the child cited in the violation has been updated in the classroom file and verified against the master file. Copies are now consistent across all records.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection facility persons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 did not have verified experience on file. Facility person #5, #6 and #7 did not have their high school diplomat translated and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Verification of prior child care experience has been obtained and placed in each staff file. In addition, high school diplomas for staff #5, #6, and #7 have been translated into English and notarized and copies have been added to their records. All documentation has been reviewed to ensure…”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection facility persons #1 and #3 did not have 12 hours of annual professional development training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “All staff identified in the violation have completed their 12 hours approved annual professional development training. Certificates have been placed in each staff file. Going forward, staff will not be scheduled to work without current training documentation on file.”
Core safety Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility person #3 did not have their NSOR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Person #3 NSOR was requested on 03/23/2025 Center has created a checklist which will be reviewed by director prior to date of hire to ensure that all new staff submit required documentation. For this case staff person #3 NSOR have already been obtained, reviewed and placed on Staff file. Supporting…”
Core safety Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of inspection, the facility was out of ratio of 1 staff with11 children with the youngest being 1 year old. Also, the breakfast group downstairs was out of ratio 1 staff with 10 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center immediately adjusted staffing levels to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for each age group. Director ensured sufficient staff are present to supervise children during all activities, including meals.”
Citation Mar 25, 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 mention methods to contact parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The facility immediately updated the Emergency Plan to include specific contact methods to contact parents and procedure for timely notification. The updated document was corrected on site at time of the inspection and shown to the inspector on 03/26/2025. The corrected Emergency Plan addressed…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide 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, May 12, 2025): “The Emergency Plan was revised and corrected on site the day of the inspection 03/26/2025. A clear procedure for staff to notify parents when the emergency has ended was implemented. On 03/27/2025 Director provided training to facility staff on the revised Emergency plan and reunification protocol.…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(d)
At the time of inspection facility's indoor play space was used for storage (highchairs).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Person # 2 immediately removed storage items (highchairs) from the indoor play space. Center director designated a specific storage area for equipment. Photographic evidence was taken of the clean area and sent to inspector A12 via email”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
At the time of inspection facility's indoor play space was used for storage (highchairs).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center immediately checked the heating system to ensure it's functioning properly. Thermostat was adjusted to maintain a temperature of at least "65 F" (18 C) in the indoor play space.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At the time of inspection, the Older Toddler class did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “At the time of inspection the emergency telephone number poster was not in the older toddler classroom but was posted next to the phone on the other side of the wall facing the common area, where the inspector from last year 2024 told us to place it. Center posted the Emergency telephone poster in…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the inspection facility's downstairs bathroom light case was cracked and need to be replaced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center replaced the cracked light fixture in the downstairs bathroom and ensure the fixture is safe and functional. Photographic evidence was taken and sent via email to inspector A12 0n 03/28/25 and 04/30/2025.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of inspection 4 bulbs were out (2 in the tiger class and 2 in the bathroom) were out causing the areas to be very dark.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center replaced the 4 non functional light bulbs in the downstairs bathroom and tiger class and an extra-lamp was placed in the tiger classroom to ensure the area is well-lit and safe. Photographic evidence was taken and sent via email to inspector A!2 on 03/28/2025 and 04/30/2025.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
At the time of inspection, rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child or used only by the specified child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center immediately labeled rest equipment with each child's number/name. Director established a system for assigning and tracking equipment for individual children. Director re-trained staff on importance of individual equipment use. Photographic evidence was sent to inspector A12 via email”
Citation Mar 25, 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 did not have a biannual health assessment onfile.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Director scheduled and obtained a biannual health assessment for the staff member person #1. Health assessment have already been obtained and on file. supporting documentation has been sent to inspector A12 via email on 04/30/2025”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The emergency plan was reviewed and corrected to include specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Director trained staff on accommodating children with diverse needs. Using specialized equipment on 03/27/2025. Ensuring…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility's emergency drills were not conducted annually and annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The director conducted the annual emergency drill inside the premises as requested by the inspector. Director developed a drill schedule to ensure annual drills are conducted, documented and kept in the facility at all times. Supporting documentation was sent to inspector A12 via email”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “On 03/26/2025 Director submitted the current emergency plan to local municipality and county emergency management office. Director person #1 updated records to reflect submission dates. A week later captain Newsome showed up at the daycare to let us know that he had received the email with the…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Director immediately notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the facility's location and vehicular routes used. Document of the notification was filed and sent to inspector A12 via email on 03/26/2025 & 04/30/2025”
Citation Mar 25, 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 written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Facility did not have an emergency plan that addressed continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “A copy of the SBS/AHT policy has been placed in every classroom in a BLUE color folder to ensure the facility is in compliance with Federal and State laws regulations. The Emergency Plan was corrected to address continuity of operations. Director will oversee compliance with the policy. Plan was…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection facility person #1's pediatric first-aid / CPR training was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Director Person 1 renewed her pediatric first aid/CPR training certification from a certified provider. Supporting documentation was sent to inspector A12 via email.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group Sup responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have verified experience on file and facility person #3 did not have education or experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Person #2 had all her experience hours on file. Person # 2 has more than 10 years on the childcare field.Can be verified by ELRC18. Person # 2 had a family daycare for more than 10 years and opened this center in 2023. Person # 2 is currently pursuing an AA in Early Childhood Education at Keystone…”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of inspection none of the classes in the facility had emergency contact forms for any of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center director obtained completed emergency contact forms for all children and ensured forms are easily accessible in each classroom. Supporting documentation and photographic evidence were sent to inspector A12 via email on 03/27/2025 and 04/30/2025.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection, none of the classrooms in the facility had the transportation plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Center posted a transportation plan in each classroom and went over the plan with all staff. Director ensure plan includes procedures for emergency situations. Photographic evidence was sent to inspector A12 via email on 04/30/2025”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 had 6 hours of training missing and facility person #2 had 8 hours missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The facility director person #1 had completed 12 hours of training at the time of the inspection. If you recheck her professional development record sent to inspector on 03/26/2025 & 04/30/2025, you will find 12 hours of training by the time inspections was done. I highlighted it with yellow hours…”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Oct 13, 2023
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity 42 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 2, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Sky Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 660-9970
State certificate # CER-00251763
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Common questions

Has Sky Learning Center LLC 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 Mar 25, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection facility person #3 did not have their NSOR on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sky Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sky Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Sky Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 2, 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 Sky Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sky Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Jan 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Sky Learning Center LLC 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 Sky Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sky Learning Center LLC.

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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