Ukrainian Learning Center for Children
Ukrainian Learning Center for Children is a certified child care center in Abington, PA, with capacity for 112 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 10 centers in Abington and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026, Classroom 10, previously measured as childcare space was not set up to be used for childcare.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026, the hot water in the sink of Classroom 14, designated to be used by children reached a temperature of 118.8° F.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026, Staff Person #2, hired 09/03/2025, did not have verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026, the file for Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training from a PQAS approved trainer within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 04/09/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, there was peeling paint observed around the bulletin board in the Younger Toddler Classroom.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the play equipment furniture in the dramatic play center was not bolted securely to the wall.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the Outdoor embedded equipment was mounted over loose-fill-wooden mulch measuring 3-inches in depth.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the Staff Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #2, dated 03/22/2024, appeared altered.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, a child's bottle in the Younger Toddler Classroom was not labeled.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 did not contain a written staff evaluation.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9 and Child #10 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the file for Child #9 did not contain the child's Health Insurance Policy Number.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #4 and Child #7 did not contain the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9 and Child #10 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-clock-hours of child care training.
On March 14, 2023, staff # 1 diapered young toddler and failed to wash child's hands after hands after being diapered.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.47 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.70 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.32 | — |
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 Ukrainian Learning Center for Children 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 Apr 2, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 04/02/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ukrainian Learning Center for Children?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ukrainian Learning Center for Children since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ukrainian Learning Center for Children’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 28, 2019. 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 Ukrainian Learning Center for Children compare with other daycares in Abington?
It is #6 of 10 centers in Abington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ukrainian Learning Center for Children last inspected?
Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ukrainian Learning Center for Children cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.47 for young toddler, $63.70 for older toddler, $57.32 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ukrainian Learning Center for Children?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ukrainian Educational And Cultural Center.
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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