Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev
Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 10 violations, 1 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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Staff person #1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR documented in their records during time of inspection.
At time of inspection there were two purple adjustable library couches that were extremely soiled and in need of deep cleaning. In addition, there were two tall coat cubbies and one storage cubby that was not mounted to secure the safety and prevent them from falling over.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include required health assessment for staff. Health assessment included in file included was a child's health report.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/10/22, cert rep observed facility operating with less than the minimum required facility persons when more than 2 children was in care. There was 1 staff with 8 YSA children.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two nonfamily letter of references.
Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.
During initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22, cert rep observed missing handwashing sign near sink located in main child care space.
Provider did not have a copy of facility's liability insurance on file at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain verification of 2 years of child care experience.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $57.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
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 Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 10, 2022 (staff ratios): “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/10/22, cert rep observed facility operating with less than the minimum required facility persons when more than 2 children was in care. There was 1 staff with 8 YSA children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 14, 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 Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev 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 Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for preschool, $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Thomas CTR For Learning And Physical Literacy Dev.
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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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