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Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center

4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA 19135 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 85 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 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
7 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 29, 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 5
Building & playground safety 2
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff 1, who was a provisional hire, was observed working with children, unsupervised. Staff 1 was missing their NSOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Staff 1 will be supervised at all times when staff 1 is working with children until they have proof of their NSOR.”
Core safety Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 working alone with a total of 12 children, age of the youngest child was 2 years of age at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The operator will assure that staff child ratios are maintained at all times.”
Citation Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed peeling paint on the right back wall of the outdoor play area behind the sand box.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2023): “The operator will assure there is no peeling paint, including in the outside play space near the sand box.”
Citation Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures/Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.123(a)
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed agreement form was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The operator will assure the agreement is complete in its entirety, including the parents signature on the agreement.”
Citation Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed the child's arrival and departure time is missing on the agreement form.Certification rep reviewed child #1 and #2 records and observed the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released is missing on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The operator will make sure the agreement is completed in its entirety, including child's arrival and departure as well as whom child may be released to.”
Citation Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 and #2 record and observed the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care is missing on the emergency contact form.Certification rep reviewed child #1 and #2 records and observed the home and work addresses, and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent is missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The operator will assure that the agreement is completed in its entirety, including, Name, addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Citation Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
Certification rep reviewed Child #1 and #2 records and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs missing on the emergncy contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The operator will assure that the emergency contact form is completed in its entirety, including parent signature for administration of medical care, special dietary needs.”
Citation Jun 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 and #2 records and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The operator will assure that the emergency contact from is completed in its entirety, including signed parental consent for minor first aid, parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading, etc.”
Core safety Mar 31, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 3/30/23, it was determined staff #1 "punched parent in the face" as stated by staff to certification rep.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “The operator will assure that no facility person, including staff person #1, threaten harm to a child or the child's family members. In addition, staff person #1 will complete conflict resolution training.”
Citation Jun 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In a corner on the outdoor play area. There was clutter and debris that could pose a hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “The debris clutter will be cleaned out.”

“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 Mar 31, 2023 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.) $82.24 $69.26
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $77.78 $64.14
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $74.58 $60.30
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.01 $52.08
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $70.01 $52.08
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $70.01 $52.08

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 85 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Feb 4, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Vision To Victory Christian Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 941-6724
State certificate # CER-00258624
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 20, 2024 (background checks): “Staff 1, who was a provisional hire, was observed working with children, unsupervised. Staff 1 was missing their NSOR.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center?

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 Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Feb 4, 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 Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center last inspected?

Jun 26, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $82.24 for infant, $77.78 for young toddler, $74.58 for older toddler, $70.01 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Vision to Victory Christian Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Vision To Victory Christian Learning Center INC.

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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