The Ultimate Learning Academy
The Ultimate Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 13). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
On 2-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the walkway by the emergency exit was covered with snow.
On 2-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the hot water temperature exceeded 110° F being 120° F.
On 2-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the refrigerator temperature was 50° F.
On 2-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a pick-up/drop-off procedure.
On 2-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's parent handbook did not include a supervision and clothing policy.
On 2-28-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the sink in the main room had a water temperature of 120° F + degrees.
On 2-28-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the provider did not have current liability insurance on file at the facility.
On 2-28-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the provider did not have the certificate of occupancy posted.
On 2-28-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's certificate of compliance was not posted.
Observed Grass in outdoor walkway high causing tripping hazard.
Observed water measuring more than 110.
Observed hole in wall behind upstairs bathroom toilet where the floor and the wall did not meet.
Observed Floor 2 fire exit stairway unclean.
“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) | $72.80 | $62.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $72.80 | $62.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.40 | $59.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.20 | $49.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.40 | $39.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.40 | $39.40 |
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 Ultimate Learning Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Ultimate Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Ultimate Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Ultimate Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 14, 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 The Ultimate Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Ultimate Learning Academy last inspected?
Feb 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Ultimate Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.80 for newborn, $72.80 for infant, $69.40 for young toddler, $66.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Ultimate Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Ultimate Learning Academy LLC.
Certified centers nearby
6101 Spruce St, Philadelphia · under 0.1 mi away · 40 spots Among the most cited I C Your Infants & Toddlers Daycare LLC
263 S 60th St, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 39 spots Among the most cited Moore Learning Minds LLC
249 S 60th St, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 13 spots About typical Small Pieces of the Puzzle
238 S 60th St # 40, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 116 spots Fewer citations than most Caterpillar Playhouse LLC
417 S 60th St, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 13 spots Fewer citations than most Future Creators Learning Center LLC
210 S 60th St, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 13 spots Among the most cited
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.
Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.
Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.