Titis Learning Academy
Titis Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 220 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 35). 3 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 #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the renewal inspection, 14 children, ranging in age from young school-age to older school-age, were observed in the care of Staff Person #1 in the bathroom rear room.
At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff Person #2 did not wash their hands and the child's hands after diapering in the Main room located on the 1st floor.
At the time of inspection on 4/32/26, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
At the time of unannounced inspection on 7/29/25 observed 6 young toddlers with staff #1 in the main room.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 12 children ranging in age from young to older toddlers with two staff in Room 2 (first room on the right) and 9 children ranging in age from older toddler to preschool with one staff in Room #3 (second room on the right).
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 and #2 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child #1 health report on file was dated 10/17/24, child #2 health report on file was dated 8/2/24.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #1 and #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include National Sex Offender Registry Certificate. Staff person #1 is not a provisional hire. File of staff person #5 did not include child abuse clearances from the state of New York where staff person #5 resided within the last 5 years. Staff person #8 was hired provisionally without complete child abuse clearance.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 9 older toddlers with one staff and one volunteer in Room #2. Two staff must be present with 9 older toddlers.
At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink in Room 1 and bathroom located in Room 1.
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At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of staff #5 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of staff #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Health assessment of staff person #3 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that written documentation that emergency drill was conducted annually was not available.
At the time of renewal inspection files of staff person #6 didn't include verification of child care experience that qualifies for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility. Staff person #6 had only one year of verified childcare experience.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, and #9 did not contain acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #1, #4, #5, #7, #9 for the position of an assistant group supervisor and staff person #2, #3, #8 for the position of an aide.
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #8 include only one written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Child 1 did not have proof of the flu immunization nor an exemption letter on file at the time of the inspection. Child 2 did not have proof of a current polio immunization nor an exemption letter on file at the time of the inspection.
Staff 1 did not have proof of education and experience on file at the time of the inspection.
During the Inspection, it was observed that in one group that was walking had 21 children with 3 staff, the youngest child was an Older Toddler. Another group was observed to have 21 children, the youngest one was an Young Toddler, with 4 staff.
Staff 1 did not have their Pre-service training completed at the time of the inspection, and was past their 90 days, in the areas of subsections (f)1-10.
STAFF # 1 WAS OBSERVED TO BE CARING FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED. STAFF 1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING PRE-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIRED PRIOR TO CARING FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY [3270.31(F) 1 THROUGH 9].
THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON#1 DID NOT INCLUDE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND STAFF PERSON 1 WAS UNSUPERVISED WITH 10 SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.
STAFF 3'S FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A PHYSICAL NOR THE RESULTS OF A TB TEST AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
STAFF 2'S PHYSICAL DID NOT STATE IF STAFF 2 WAS FREE FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND SUITABLE TO WORK IN CHILD CARE.
Staff person # 1, 2, AND 4--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(F) 1 THROUGH 9.
CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WERE NOT UPDATED IN CLASSROOMS 1, 3 INFANT AREA, AND PRESCHOOL AREA (UP FRONT)
STAFF 1 MOVED CHILD 1 BY PULLING CHILD 1'S ARM ABOVE THEIR HEAD CAUSING CHILD 1 TO STAND UP AND PULLED CHILD 1 BY THE ARM THAT WAS STILL ABOVE THEIR HEAD AND MOVE CHILD 1 TO THE RUG AREA THEN TWISTING THE ARM SO THE CHILD TURN AROUND AND THEN LET GO OF THE ARM. - SEEN ON VIDEO
STAFF 1 MOVED CHILD 1 BY PULLING CHILD 1'S ARM ABOVE THEIR HEAD CAUSING CHILD 1 TO STAND UP AND PULLED CHILD 1 BY THE ARM THAT WAS STILL ABOVE THEIR HEAD AND MOVE CHILD 1 TO THE RUG AREA THEN TWISTING THE ARM SO THE CHILD TURN AROUND AND THEN LET GO OF THE ARM. - SEEN ON VIDEO
STAFF 1 WAS CARING FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED. STAFF 1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING PRE-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIRED TO CARE FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED: professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10).
INCIDENT OF A CHILD TAKEN TO THE ER WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
THERE WERE 28 CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE DOWNSTAIRS LARGE ROOM THAT IS LICENSED FOR 23 CHILDREN.
Staff person # 1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10).
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION OF AGS AND WAS ALONE WITH 5 OLDER TODDLER CHILDREN.
A YOUNG TODDLER WAS ASLEEP IN A CRIB WITH A BLANKET COVERING THE TRAY AND THEIR BODY.
STAFF 1 MOVED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HALF WALL LEAVING 3 SLEEPING INFANTS. AT LEAST 1 INFANT COULD NOT BE SEEN (THE PACK N PLAYS OF THE OTHER 2 BLOCKED THE VIEW OF THE THIRD) CAUSING THEM TO BE OUT OF STAFF 1'S SIGHT.
“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) | $67.83 | $38.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $38.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $36.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $29.00 |
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 Titis Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Jul 16, 2026 (staff ratios): “At the time of the renewal inspection, 14 children, ranging in age from young school-age to older school-age, were observed in the care of Staff Person #1 in the bathroom rear room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Titis Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Titis Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 2, 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 Titis Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Titis Learning Academy last inspected?
Jul 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Titis Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Titis Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Titis Learning Academy INC.
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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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