Tioga Learning Academy LLC
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, file of staff person #5 did not contain complete attachments (DISPOSITION) for clearances present on file.
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, operator did not have method to show emergency plan is reviewed annually and/or as needed.
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, operator did not have verification of letter provided to parents of enrolled children explaining facility's emergency procedures.
During renewal inspection 02/01/2024, changing pad located on changing table in infant area was peeling and in disrepair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 Director did not separate cribs 2 feet apart while laying the infants down for naptime.
On December 13, 2022, during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a wall was missing a patch of paint.
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing FBI clearance.
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 and staff # 2 were missing fire safety training certificate.
During renewal inspection on 2/15/22 Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact form is missing an address for release person.
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 was missing a MA policy # on the emergency contact form.
On 2/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing first aid 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
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
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.
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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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