The Spark Learning Academy
The Spark Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 54 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. All 2 came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 09/02/2026, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the program's Continuity of Operations Plan.
At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 09/02/2026, the decorative flowers located along the wall in the outdoor play space were cracked and the Styrofoam pieces inside them were accessible to children.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| 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
Common questions
Has The Spark Learning Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Spark Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Spark Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
When was The Spark Learning Academy last inspected?
Sep 2, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Spark Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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