Shining Star Learning Center
6810 Castor Ave # 6812, Philadelphia, PA
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Little People's Haven is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little People's Haven has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 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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3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the inspection children# 2 and 3 (who were 2 and 3 years old) were in highchairs without eating and when asked to take them out facility person #2 stated they were in there because they had autism and will run around without listening. They were asked to remove the children from the highchairs and to not use highchairs to restrain them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of the investigation facility persons #1 and 2 were supervising a mixed age group of 15 children with the youngest child being 1 year of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the investigation child #1 was found alone in the infant room in the corner sleeping. Also, staff 1 left all her children in the main group area where the children were playing several times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At the time of the investigation, it was verified that facility person #1 and a parent had a verbal altercation where harsh words and abusive language was used in the presences of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of the investigation, it was verified that facility person #1 and a parent had a verbal altercation where threats were made between the parent and facility person #1 the in the presences of children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The record for facility child #1 did not have documentation of an updated health report every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection on 3/19/2026, Certification Representative observed peeling paint around the windows in the upstairs large room area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #1 did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous health assessment as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Facility staff #1 and #2 did not renew their pediatric first-aid and cpr certifications on or before the previous certifications expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative observed that the upstairs exit, leading out of the building off the school-aged classroom had safety concerns. The stairs leading to the down from the exit were in poor condition and had a broken step. There was debris on the stairs, walkway and area at the bottom of the stairs. Additionally, Certification Representative observed several wires that were hanging at the top landing area that could be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of current firesafety training. Last date of training on file is. 10/6/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include verification of influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed the After School room did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed Vaseline and air freshener in the bathroom located at the After School room. Corrected on site 3/15/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/2023 observed a electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in the Baby room. Corrected on site 3/15/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that staff person # 1 received fire safety training conducted by a fire safety professional within a 12-month period. (The fire safety certificate reviewed was dated 10/06/2021- Staff person # 1 hire date - see code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that growth and development information using the Department's approved form was provided to the parent of child # 1 and # 2. (Child # 1 and # 2 enrollment date- see code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, the verification of experience reviewed for staff person # 2 was not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 3 did not include two written nonfamily references. There was one reference in the record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“On December 08, 2022, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child # 1 was not updated within a 6-month period in the infant classroom. Emergency contact information for child # 2 was not updated within a 6-month period in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“ON NOVEMBER 04, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRE DECTECTION SYSTEM WAS NOT OPERABLE AND COULD NOT BE DEMONSTRATED AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON NOVEMBER 04, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ALONG THE DOOR LEDGE LEADING TO THE BACK HALLWAY, IN THE GYM NEAR THE CHALK BOARD AND IN THE INFANT ROOM ON THE BLUE WALL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.166(1) Written statement
“ON NOVEMBER 04, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN FEEDING SCHEDULE WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Little People's Haven 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 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
94, 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, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 342-6902 to ask.
(215) 342-6902.
6902 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Multicultural Education Station, under 0.1 miles away.