Little Duckies Day Care
2400 S Woodstock St, Philadelphia, PA
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Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy
- licensed capacity
- 20
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy
Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255506
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 26 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection completed on 04/08/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection completed on 04/08/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 contained expired fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection completed on 04/08/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained an NSOR certificate dated 12/03/20 and a mandated reporter certificate dated 04/2018 which is more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) contained an NSOR certificate dated 12/03/20 which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection completed on 04/08/26 the annual fire report reviewed was more than a year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection completed on 04/08/26 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 upon arrival at approximately 8am, CR observed staff person #1 in the facility alone with (4) children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 upon arrival at approximately 8am, CR observed staff person #1 alone caring for (4) children. Children continued to arrive resulting in staff person #1 being alone caring for (8) children, youngest child being an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include pediatric first and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include updated written evaluation. Evaluation reviewed was dated 09/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 provider was unable to produce current liability insurance upon request.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25 there was no documentation that emergency drills was conducted annually. Last documented annual emergency drill was dated 01/08/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 02/25/25 the director was not present at the facility. Director has not been working minimum of 30 hours per week. Continued noncompliance from unannounced monitoring on 11/14/24 and 01/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, on 01/21/25, the record reviewed for staff person #1(who was identified as the director) did not include an updated FBI fingerprint clearance. The FBI fingerprint clearance in the record was dated 07/15/2017, which is more than 60-months old. Therefore, a director is not employed at the facility. Continued noncompliance from unannounced monitoring on 11/14/24.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 01/21/25 the file for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old. DHS FBI clearance reviewed was dated 07/15/17. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 09/04/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, on 11/14/24, the record reviewed for staff person #1(who was identified as the director) did not include an updated FBI fingerprint clearance. The FBI fingerprint clearance in the record was dated 07/15/2017, which is more than 60-months old. Therefore, a director is not employed at the facility.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 11/14/24 the file for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old. DHS FBI clearance reviewed was dated 07/15/17. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 09/04/24.”
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 11/14/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain an updated health assessment. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 09/04/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 provider was unable to demonstrate fire detection and unable to confirm if system was interconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain an updated health assessment.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain updated annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) contained a PSP criminal clearance and DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 was also observed caring for (2) children alone. The file for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 the first aid kit observed in childcare space did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not include policy number for health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain certificate for pediatric first aid/ cpr from a PQAS certified instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 09/27/23 the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was expired, dated 06/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.124(a)/3270.181(c) Each child emergency contact person/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 09/27/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was expired and there was no emergency contact form in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 09/27/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 contained expired mandated reporter training. The file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain child abuse clearance. The file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 09/27/23 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 09/27/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
- Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility fire detection system was not able to be tested as it is not accessible and there was no annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy
Is Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy licensed?
Yes. Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 462-1000 to ask.
What is Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy's phone number?
(215) 462-1000.
Where is Let Me Be Me, Shining Starz Academy?
2001 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Delaplaine McDaniel School, 0.1 miles away.