Shining Star Learning Center
6810 Castor Ave # 6812, Philadelphia, PA
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4 Bears Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
4 Bears Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, upon request there was no written statement about giving formula or feeding schedule available for review for child #1 obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representatives observed facility child #1 who is an infant was served chicken bites and raw broccoli for lunch. There was not a written feeding statement for the child provided by the parent when requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representative observed there was 1 staff with 5 children including an infant in the back child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 had a National Sex Offenders Registry clearance that was over 60 months old. Facility staff #2 did not have a completed State Police Clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“At the time of inspection on 6/10/2024, Certification Representative observed various wires hanging along the wall in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The records of facility staff #1 and #2 did not include verification that staff took an approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. The trainings in the record were an online only training that did not include an in-person portion as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's adult health assessment was not filled out including the verification of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed child #1 and #2's health reports did not include up to date verification of the influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's education verification is from Dominican Republic and verification of the evaluation of the degree is not in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of the Health & Safety training update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) Physical examination/Information re: medical problems
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/13/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include a physical examination and question number three which states whether the staff person can work in child care was not answered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. 4 Bears Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Every day, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 904-6872 to ask.
(215) 904-6872.
6408 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Youthcor-Spruance, 0.3 miles away.