The Learning Institute of Philadelphia
The Learning Institute of Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 52 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 5 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #178 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/23, it was observed that there was peeled paint and plaster in the basement on the black wall under the last television nearer to the stairs.
During the renewal inspection on 5/15/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 to include an updated influenza vaccine or exemption letter. Influenza vaccine dated 11/1/2017.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 INSTRUCTED CHILD # 1 TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO THE BASEMENT CLASSROON ALONE. STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT ENSURE THAT CHILD # 1 WAS RECEIVED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 LEAVING CHILD # 1 UNSUPERVISED.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 INSTRUCTED CHILD # 1 TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO THE BASEMENT CLASSROON ALONE. STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT ENSURE THAT CHILD # 1 WAS RECEIVED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 LEAVING CHILD # 1 UNSUPERVISED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/21/2022, RODENT FECES OBSERVED ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR BY THE DOOR TO THE CLASSROOM AND THE REFRIGERATOR.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $45.72 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.72 | $54.72 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $54.72 | $54.72 |
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 The Learning Institute of Philadelphia 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 Aug 4, 2022 (supervision): “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 INSTRUCTED CHILD # 1 TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO THE BASEMENT CLASSROON ALONE. STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT ENSURE THAT CHILD # 1 WAS RECEIVED BY STAFF PERSON…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Learning Institute of Philadelphia?
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 The Learning Institute of Philadelphia’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 4, 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 The Learning Institute of Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #178 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Learning Institute of Philadelphia last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Learning Institute of Philadelphia cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool, $54.72 for young school-age, $54.72 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Learning Institute of Philadelphia?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Learning Institute Of Philadelphia.
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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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