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Thomas CTR for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev

800 E Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

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

Fewer citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #178 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
9 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 2
Building & playground safety 2
Health & medication 2
Records & paperwork 2
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR documented in their records during time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall receive required pediatric first aid and CPR and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The purple library couches shall be cleaned to remove all the soiled areas and covered if needed. In addition, all cubbies in the facility shall be mounted to secure their safety and prevent them for being able to fall over.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Staff person 1 will provide required health assessment.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Staff person 1 will provide TB results.”
Core safety May 10, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “A second staff member returned to facility during renewal inspection.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two nonfamily letter of references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Staff person will provide two letter of references.”
Citation Jan 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2022): “Staff person will received training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22, cert rep observed missing handwashing sign near sink located in main child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “Handwashing signed posted near sink located in main child care space.”
Citation Jan 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Provider did not have a copy of facility's liability insurance on file at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2022): “Operator will obtain general liability insurance.”
Citation Jan 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain verification of 2 years of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2022): “Staff person 1 will verify 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

Capacity 32 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Thomas CTR For Learning And Physical Literacy Dev
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 254-5881
State certificate # CER-00253726
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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