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Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare

4008 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 50 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 16 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 #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
46 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
50 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 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

Records & paperwork 14
Building & playground safety 14
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Provider will have the entire health assessment completed.”
Citation Jun 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2026): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jun 30, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #2 and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2026): “Provider will have the emergency contact information for children #2 and 3 updated.”
Citation Jun 30, 2026 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 inspection, certification representative observed the records of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2026): “Provide will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for all children.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #1 was removed from the facility.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the preschool and school age classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Provider will replace the ceiling tiles.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Provider will repaint the areas where there is peeled paint.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “The operator will conduct a fire drill within 60 days and document it.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “The operator will rotate the hypothetical locations of the fire.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record of testing all fire detection devices at least once every thirty days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “The operator will manually test all fire detection devices today and record the testing.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience and education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the school age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will replace the damaged ceiling tiles.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in the Pre K room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Provider will repaint the areas where there is peeled paint.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a continuous written record documenting that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “The operator will conduct a fire drill immediately and document it”
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Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “Provider will replace the tiles.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “Provider will repair the fixture.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed four high chairs without T-shaped safety strap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “Provider will replace the T-shaped safety straps.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At the time of inspection, the refrigerator was not capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2025): “The refrigerator will be repaired. The facility be closed while the refrigerator is being repaired.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Provider will request a valid health assessment.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Staff person #1 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation Apr 18, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
On the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “The operator shall complete the steps as provided by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department to verify workers' compensation insurance”
Core safety Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a current copy of NSOR history information as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, the facility's plan did not include continuity of operations planning as required under pertinent laws and regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will update the plan to include continuity of operations planning.”
Citation Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection certification representative observed damaged ceiling tile in the toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Provider will replace the tile.”
Citation Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will repair the fixture.”
Citation Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “The operator will label the rest equipment.”
Citation Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 2 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Citation Jul 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in the Blue classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2023): “Provider replaced outlet cover immediately.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was hand sanitizer observed on the bathroom sink in the Red classroom accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2023): “Hand sanitizer was removed immediately.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the hot water temperature in all bathrooms accessible to children read at 120° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2023): “Provider turned hot water tank down to 100° F.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was chipping paint observed on bathroom room walls in Red, Blue and Green classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Painting will be completed by maintenance.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include required (1) hour PA Health & Safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Staff person #1, #2 and #3 have completed training update.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include updated child service report within 6-month time period. CSR reviewed was dated 01/12/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Child service report for child #4 has been completed.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not include child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Child #2 and child #3 fee agreement has been updated.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #6 did not include PCP name, address, or telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Parents updated child #6 emergency contact form.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #5 did not include policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #6 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Parents updated emergency contact forms.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #4 and child #5 were not updated within 6-month time period. The fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4, child #5 and child #6 was not updated within 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Emergency forms will be reviewed and signed by parents.”
Citation Jul 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Staff person #1, #2 and #3 have completed 12 hours of training.”
Core safety Aug 25, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, staff #1 was observed alone with 15 preschool children. Youngest child age 3
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Additional staff was added to the classroom.”
Citation Aug 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/22, the physical reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “Obtain updated physical”
Citation Aug 25, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “Emergency plan was mailed to local municipality”
Citation Aug 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “Obtain updated health assessment from parent”
Citation Aug 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, and child #3 was not updated within 6 month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Provider will have parents to update the emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 was not updated within 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Provider will have parents to update payment agreements.”
Core safety May 9, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 did not include a completed DHS FBI clearance or out of state criminal, sex offender and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 6 did not include a completed FBI clearance required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 7 did not include a completed PA State Police or PA Child Abuse Clearance required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff 1 and Staff 6 have been removed from a child care position. Staff 7 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation May 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 6 and Staff 7 did not include verification of completion of required professional development training topics within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff 6 has been removed from a child care position. Staff 7 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation May 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 6 did not include verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. The file of Staff 7 did not include verification of experience to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff 6 has been removed from a child care position. Staff 7 is no longer employed at the facility.”

“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 Apr 18, 2025 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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.26
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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 77 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 27, 2018 · what STARS means
Operator Unity Academy Learning Center And Childcare
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 342-0755
State certificate # CER-00259709
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Common questions

Has Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jun 3, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare?

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 Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 27, 2018. 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 Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare last inspected?

Jun 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Unity Academy Learning Center And Childcare.

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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