Oasis Development and Learning Center
5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Little Stars Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Little Stars Daycare Center
Little Stars Daycare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| 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 | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Stars Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258209
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 23 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 2
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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Jun 8, 2026Inspection23 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not present. Noncompliance must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, files for Staff Persons #1 and 7 did not show evidence of professional development training for pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Persons #4 did not include documentation for annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff persons #2, 3 and 7 did not have the required out of state clearances. The file for Staff person #5 did not include a completed PA State Criminal Clearance result. Clearance on file indicated "request still pending". The file for Staff person #2 did not include the required PA State Criminal Clearance. The file for Staff persons #2 and 8 did not have the required Child Abuse Clearances. Staff persons #2, 3, 5, 7, and 8 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until all required clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, files for Staff Person #4 did not include a written evaluation from the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, files for staff persons #2,3, 5, and 7 had a diploma on file that has not been evaluated or translated to qualify them for their position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1, 6, and 8 do not have two years of verification of experience on file at facility. Staff person #1 is in need of one year verified experience. Staff persons #6 and 8 are in need of two years of verified experience. Staff persons #2, 3, 5 and 7 have foreign diplomas on file which require translation to English.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of inspection, an outlet without protective cover was observed in the preschool classroom bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection, the toddler and preschool classrooms were missing scissors in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the inspection, it was observed that embedded equipment in the school age children's playground did not have the recommended amount of loose-fill per the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safey Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of the inspection, sleep mats in the Younger and Older Toddler classrooms were observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of inspection, the thermometer in the refrigerator was observed at a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of inspection, a written plan of the Daily Activities and Routines was not established and posted in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, emergency contact information in files for Children #1, 2 ,4, 6, and 7 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the time of the inspection, two separate medications for Child #5 had expired in May 2026 and April 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“At the time of inspection, Staff person #9 was observed completing a diaper change and did not wash her hands and did not wash Child #6's hands immediately following diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“At the time of inspection, the First Aid Kits in the vehicle used to transport children was missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, files for Child # 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of inspection, files for Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the files for Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 do 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: Jun 22, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, the files for Staff Persons #2 and #7 did not include professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, files for Staff Person #2 did not show evidence of professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection, it was observed that there were no labels on any of the rest equipment in the Infant Room. Also, there were 8 mats that were in need of repair/replacement in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection, there was no written verification that the facility's Safe Routes were forwarded to the local traffic safety authorities advising of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 files obtained foreign diploma's that were not translated into the English language.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.182(4)/3270.182(5) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, child #2 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for the administration of medication or minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“At the time of inspection, bottles of infant milk were observed sitting in children's cubbies in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, children #2, 3, and 4 Emergency Contact Forms did not list the addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, child #2 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(3) Amount of fee/Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, child #6 childcare fee was not reflected on the child's Financial Agreement Form. In addition, children #3, 4, 5 and 6 did not have the required 6-month Child Service Report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“At the time of inspection, child #1 Financial Agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the infant room did contain soap as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, child #6 Emergency Contact Form did not list the child's insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the initial inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of the initial inspection, the evacuation route was not posted. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the initial inspection, the hand washing signs were not posted by the sinks in the facility. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development
“At the time of the initial inspection, the facility did not have toys for dramatic role playing, cognitive, visual, auditory, large muscle, and manipulate and art materials for tactile developments. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the initial inspection, the child care regulations were not posted. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the initial inspection, the first aid kits did not have the nonporous gloves. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of the initial inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 08.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not include two written non-family references attesting to Staff Person #1 and #2 suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 staff person#2 file did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, or TB testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 staff person#3 file did not include disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 cleaning solution bottles were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 staff person#3 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 the main exit glass door was observed with no visual identification display.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 it was observed the 2 sinks outside the children's bathroom, and the sink inside the preschool classroom water measured at 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“While conducting the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 the refrigerator located in classroom#1 did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the initial inspection conducted on 2/22/24 staff person # 1 through 3 files did not include verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars Daycare Center
Is Little Stars Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Little Stars Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Stars Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 23 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Little Stars Daycare Center care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Stars Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Stars Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Stars Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 927-2005 to ask.
What is Little Stars Daycare Center's phone number?
(215) 927-2005.
Where is Little Stars Daycare Center?
5837 N 2nd St # 5843, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is YOUNG aCHIEVERS LEARNING CENTER-LOWELL ELEM SCHL, 0.3 miles away.