The Spark Learning Center LLC
The Spark Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 16 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 16). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed children were not able to be seen while napping with all the lights out which made it too dark.
During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed while the children were napping in both classrooms the mats were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was out of ratio with 8 children in care, the youngest child being 1 year old.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a protective receptacle cover was missing in the older toddlers' room by the toy kitchen set.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a wallflower in the children's bathroom and hand sanitizer on the desk upon entrance to the facility. There was Nystatin cream under the changing table in the young toddlers' room that was accessible to children.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls and ledges in the classroom on the lower level were dirty. The ceiling tiles in the classroom on the lower level were stained. The walls and door in the upper-level older toddlers' classroom were dirty. Floorboards in the young toddler room on the upper level were rising, causing a tripping hazard. The turf rug for the outdoor play space was not flat causing multiple tripping hazards. The outdoor play space had a dip, causing a tripping hazard.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the exit of the outdoor play space was obstructed by a crate and other items.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a broken toy Spider-man airplane with sharp edges in the outdoor play space.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, question #2 on staff person #1's health assessment was not answered.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not include release persons. The agreement form of child #2 did not specify the names of release persons.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage. The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA policy number.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space had debris and a tree stump with cut off branches that could be a hazard to children while playing.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/2024.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the home address of the parent on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.
“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 |
| 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
Common questions
Has The Spark 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 5, 2026 (supervision): “During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed children were not able to be seen while napping with all the lights out which made it too dark.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Spark Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Spark 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 The Spark Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 24, 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 Spark Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Spark Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Spark Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Spark Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Spark Learning Center LLC.
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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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