Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the preschool and school age classrooms.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the school age room.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of inspection, the hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill.
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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience and education.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the school age.
At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in the Pre K room.
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.
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At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the gym.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed four high chairs without T-shaped safety strap.
At the time of inspection, the refrigerator was not capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, the facility's plan did not include continuity of operations planning as required under pertinent laws and regulations.
At the time of inspection certification representative observed damaged ceiling tile in the toddler room.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 2 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in the Blue classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was hand sanitizer observed on the bathroom sink in the Red classroom accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the hot water temperature in all bathrooms accessible to children read at 120° F.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was chipping paint observed on bathroom room walls in Red, Blue and Green classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, staff #1 was observed alone with 15 preschool children. Youngest child age 3
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/22, the physical reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within 24 months.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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