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Learning Beyond Academy
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About Learning Beyond Academy
Learning Beyond Academy is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 449-1900 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Beyond Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 55 children
- License number
- #CER-00251469
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Nov 18, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 the first aid kit observed in the older toddler classroom did not contain tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 missing receptacle covers were observed in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 preschool classroom was observed out of ratio with (1) staff and (14) children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain Health and Safety training (Part 1 & Part 2).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection visit on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include updated first aid/cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff was unable to provide certification representative access to children and staff files upon request.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection visit completed on 12/3/25 provider was unable to produce comprehensive general liability insurance upon request.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff person #3 was observed providing care to children unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection visit completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Feb 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 02/07/25 certification representative observed classroom containing 23 children being supervised by (2) staff members. Youngest child present age 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the first aid kit reviewed in classroom #1 was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA FBI clearance more than 60 months old. FBI clearance dated 12/11/19. Staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) file contained a child abuse clearance, criminal clearance and FBI clearance more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) file did not contain NSOR verification or FBI clearance. Furthermore, staff person #3 is a provisional hire and was observed working unsupervised with (3) children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 documentation of annual emergency drills was not produced for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain an updated health report. Health report reviewed was dated 03/02/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 emergency contact information was not available in classroom #1 and PreK classroom for the children present receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
Mar 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Two children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facilities written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Beyond Academy
Is Learning Beyond Academy licensed?
Yes. Learning Beyond Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Beyond Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Beyond Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Learning Beyond Academy care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Learning Beyond Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Beyond Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 449-1900 to confirm.
How much does Learning Beyond Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 449-1900 to ask.
What is Learning Beyond Academy's phone number?
(610) 449-1900.
Where is Learning Beyond Academy?
7900 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Pre K Kidz Academy, under 0.1 miles away.