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Brilliant Stars Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brilliant Stars Learning Center
Brilliant Stars Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to twelve years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care |
| Staff | Highly trained and qualified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Childcare before or after traditional school hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Brilliant Stars Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254878
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 22 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 67 rules in all · 66 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Safety and hazards 14
- Records and paperwork 14
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection22 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection facility person #6 record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #4 and #6 did not have verified childcare experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of the inspection the hallway connecting the school age class had 2 bulbs out, the hallway outside the school age bathrooms had 4 bulbs out causing both areas to have supervision and safety concerns.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the facility person #1, 2, 5, and 6 did not have verified childcare experience on file. At the time of the inspection facility persons #6 did not have verified education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The closet door by the school age bathroom is off its hinges and sitting against the way causing safety concerns for children and staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“At the time of the inspection the facility was using the older toddler room for play space (dress play, reading play, dramatic play etc.).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of inspection facility persons #7 and #8 did not know who was in their primary group and could not name all the children in the class.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 & 6 did not have their Child Abuse Clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person #6 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have their free agreement updated and signed for their 6-month review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have any diaper changing schedules to provide that the children had been checked or changed every two hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have feeding schedules for any of the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.181(a) Each child
“At the time of the inspection child #5 did not have an individual file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection child #4 emergency contact did not have the address for their release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection child #4 did not have an emergency contact information did not iinclude the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. The child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection child # 3 emergency contact information did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of the inspection child #1 physician's name was not on her emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection children# 1. 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have child service reports completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have: 1. Documentation of testing every 30 days 2. Documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional 3. Proof of purchase of interconnected system”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of the inspection the emergency plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a fire drill log onsite or evidence that any drills were being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the inspection the younger toddler class had 14 children and 2 staff and the youngest child was 4 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection the facility had several cans of Lysol and hand sanitizer in the childcare space throughout the facility in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection the facility was cluttered with lots of items throughout the childcare center including the from vestibule causing visible hazard for walking and fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection the facility classroom did not have a emergency contact forms for child #2, 3 or 4 in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“At the time of the inspection children 2, 3 and 4 did not have their emergency contact form signed every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of the inspection the facility's classroom did not have updated emergency contact forms for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection31 rules cited
3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time
“At the time of inspection measured childcare space was being used as play space as the "Dramatic Play" room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection, the Young 1 year old, Infant room (back half), Young Toddler was being used for storage and not set up for childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of inspection, the Young 1 year old class had one socket and restroom #1 had 1 socket unprotected.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection there was cleaning supplies on the counter and the under the sink which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection classroom Little Stars did not have scissor and Young Toddlers did not have twizzers in their first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection there was chipped paint and wallpaper in the 2-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection, the Younger 1 year old class and Dramatic Play Room, was very dark due to several light bulbs needing to be replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of inspection facility did not have proper handwashing signs posted, and some restroom areas where required, did not have any posted at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of inspection entrance into the facility from vestibule was block with sign, hallway was blocked with trash cans and the back fire exit was blocked with a stroller.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection facility 2-year-old room did not have Xavier, infant class did not have Truly, Young toddlers class did not have Josia or Elisah emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) Physical examination/Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mantoux testing on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility person 6 did not have a health assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection children files 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have financial agreements and the emergency contact form was not updated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have the dates of application and admission on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection child files 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4and 5 did not signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection facility person 5 did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency drills conducted annually. Annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have 12 hours of annual PD training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have three written policies to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Fire Safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“AT the time of inspection facility persons 4 and 6 did not have a health and Safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person 6 did not have any of her NJ clearances or her NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility person 2 does not meet the educational requirement to be a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection facility did not notify 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 child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of inspection facility did not review emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(a) Written record/Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection facility did not have updated fire drills every 60 days nor testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection facility person 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 did not have the required 12 hours of required annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 3 and 6 need their transcripts and facility person 7 education was missing.”
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons # 1,2, and 3 file did not include education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff person# 3 and 4 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“While conducting a renewal inspection conducted on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1,2, and 3 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not include verification of health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed a spray bottle with no label or description of the contents inside the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed child care spaces did not have emergency phone numbers posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
Nov 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While conducting an initial inspection it was observed the emergency plan did not include a procedure to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. All noncompliance must be corrected in order for certificate of compliance to be issued.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“While conducting an initial inspection it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not have verification of TB test conducted. All noncompliance must be corrected before issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting an initial inspection it was observed staff person # 1 file did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brilliant Stars Learning Center
Is Brilliant Stars Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Brilliant Stars Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brilliant Stars Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 22 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brilliant Stars Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 66 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 Brilliant Stars Learning Center care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Brilliant Stars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brilliant Stars Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brilliant Stars Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 904-8845 to ask.
What is Brilliant Stars Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 904-8845.
Where is Brilliant Stars Learning Center?
800 Cottman Ave Suite 3 And 4, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.