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Tioga Learning Academy LLC

901 W Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Tioga Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 42 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (12 of 42). 11 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 #1,020 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,020 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 20, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 15, 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 12
Records & paperwork 9
Emergency preparedness 5
Health & medication 5
Background checks 4
Building & playground safety 3
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of completing DHS FBI Fingerprinting and did not contain or a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Staff Person obtained the completed FBI clearance and the completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's plan for Continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Provider will create a Continuity of Operations plan and review it annually.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of completion of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider reviewed the emergency plan with staff and had staff sign off on receiving training.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Study space- school-age children 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(b)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the cushions on the chairs in the School Aged Classroom were ripped and torn.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider purchased new chairs.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 contained incomplete Health Assessments. Question regarding the individual having any communicable diseases was left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Completed health assessments were obtained for both staff.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the operator did not have a menu posted in a conspicuous location within the facility, and could not verify that the menu was provided to each enrolled family at least one week in advance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider will ensure that the menus are posted.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider will have Staff Member #4 complete the required trainings.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training from a PQAS approved instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider will have both staff complete a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 hired 01/17/2004, did not contain an annual written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider will conduct staff evaluations and have staff sign document verifying the evaluation was conducted.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 did not contain an updated agreement form. The agreement form on file for Child #5 was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider obtained the required documents for each child.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider obtained the required signatures.”
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Core safety Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Staff obtained clearance.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the vehicular and pedestrian safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Safe routes were posted and delivered to the police station.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG 10-Hour Health and Safety Training completed within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #2 was observed working alone and the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG 10-Hour Health and Safety Training prior to working alone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Staff completed the required training.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the facility did not have a written policy to address recognizing signs and symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child; the Prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Plan was developed.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an annual, written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Staff evaluation Completed.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 did not contain the address and phone numbers for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Emergency Contacts were updated.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent to receive emergency medical care or consent for minor first aid by a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Emergency form was completed and updated.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Emergency contact form was completed and updated.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/04/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Staff completed 12 hours of training.”
Core safety Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, toddler classroom contained 17 children, ranging in age from 1.5 years to 4 years old, with 2 staff. Correct staff:child ratio was 1:5. Additional staff person was preparing lunch for children and was not present in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “For all staff to have a assigned group of children”
Core safety Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, staff person #4 was unable to name specific child care group that staff person had responsibility for in child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “Administration will go over ratio and supervision with all new staff, make sure teacher understand ratio and the importance of knowing her children and having an assigned group of children”
Core safety Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, file of staff person #5 did not contain complete attachments (DISPOSITION) for clearances present on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2024): “Staff person #5 will bring in disposition for clearances”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, operator did not have method to show emergency plan is reviewed annually and/or as needed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “To have a copy of the emergency plan accessible to review and update as needed”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, operator did not have verification of letter provided to parents of enrolled children explaining facility's emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “The administration will give a copy of the emergency procedure plan to all parents during the enrollment process”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, changing pad located on changing table in infant area was peeling and in disrepair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “Throw away all old and torn materials and buy new ones”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 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)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024. files of staff persons #1, #2, #3 did not contain a current health assessment; health assessments on file for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 contained health assessments more than 24 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 will bring in a current health assessment”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Record include X-ray results and evaluation 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, file of staff person #4 did not contain a health assessment completed within the last 12 months including results from staff person's chest X-Ray.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Place a copy of the person chest x ray results inside state staff file”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, file of staff person #6 contained a health assessment that did not state if staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “To get a letter from the doctor stating this person is clear from TB and is currently not active”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, operator was unable to provide verification that copy of emergency plan had been submitted to the local emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Administration will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, file of staff person #2- did not contain verification that fire safety training had been completed in the last year. Certificate on file showed fire safety training had last been completed 01/27/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “All staff will complete fire safety trainings”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, fire safety training certificates on file for staff persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were not from an acceptable training provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “All staff will complete fire safety training and place a certificate inside the staff state file”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, files of staff persons #1, #2, #3 did not contain verification that Pennsylvania 1 hour Health and Safety update had been completed; files of staff persons #4 and #5 did not contain verification that 10 hour Health and Safety training had been completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “All staff will complete 1 hour health and safety update. All staff will complete 10 hour health and safety training.”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, written plan of daily activities was not posted in the pre school child care space (first room upon entry).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “All staff will complete weekly lesson plans and post them inside their classroom”
Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, files of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain verification that 12 hours of annual child care training had been completed in the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “All staff will complete 12 hours of trainings”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Center Director did not separate cribs 2 feet apart while laying the infants down for naptime.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure to separate cribs when infants are placed down for naptime.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On December 13, 2022, during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a wall was missing a patch of paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2022): “Provider will have this area of wall repainted, so there is no chip paint exposed.”
Core safety Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure staff #1 receives an FBI clearance.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 and staff # 2 were missing fire safety training certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2022): “Provider will have staff # and staff # 1 trained in fire safety.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During renewal inspection on 2/15/22 Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact form is missing an address for release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2022): “Provider will obtain MA policy 3 for child # 2.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 was missing a MA policy # on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2022): “Provider will obtain the MA policy # for child # 1.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing first aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure staff #1 has first and CPR training.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Feb 21, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $90.00 $80.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $90.00 $80.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $80.00 $68.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $56.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $56.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $56.00 $50.00

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 78 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jan 17, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Tioga Learning Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 592-9250
State certificate # CER-00252573
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Common questions

Has Tioga Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Nov 20, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/20/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of completing DHS FBI Fingerprinting and did not contain or a completed National Sex Offender…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tioga Learning Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Tioga Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jan 17, 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 Tioga Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,020 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tioga Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

Nov 20, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Tioga Learning Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for newborn, $90.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Tioga Learning Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tioga Learning Academy LLC.

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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