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Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center
Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 42 rules across 4 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255608
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 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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Apr 7, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed toxic cleaning materials on a shelf in Middle Room #2 and on a counter in Rear Room #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the PA Child Abuse History Clearance for Staff Person #1 and the NSOR verification for Staff Person #2 were renewed at intervals greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that that door in the rear child care space of the facility was off track and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include an address or telephone number for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 were reviewed and signed at an interval greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(1) Health information/Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Child Record for Child #2 did not include an initial Health Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities 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 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not specify a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/07/2026, Certification Staff observed that the records for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a Child Service Report. The Child Service Reports for Child #1 and Child #3 were not signed by the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
Mar 3, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the annual documentation of written submission to the local authorities regarding the facility's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes in the area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #3 did not have the required documented annual 12 clock hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of Emergency Plan being forwarded to the local municipality and county's emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have documentation of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the annual emergency drill was conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #2 and #4 did not have the required 2 nonfamily written references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address continuity of operations. Staff person #4 did not have documentation of the required Health and Safety training on file. Staff person #2 Mandated Reporter training expired 2.21.2025 and staff person #4 did not have documentation of Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 through #4, did not have documentation of the annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection, peeled and damaged paint was observed on both, right and left wall in the rear childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“At the time of inspection, child #4 Agreement Form did not include fee amount, nor did it include the day in which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of the required Child Service Report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of inspection, children #3 and #4 Emergency Contact Forms were missing enrolling parents work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 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 #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written consent from enrolling parent for Emergency Medical Care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, children #4 and #5 Emergency Contact Forms were missing information regarding disability or special needs. Child #5 Emergency Contact Form was also missing information regarding health insurance policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff person #4 did not wash their hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, staff person #3 health assessment expired 2.10.2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“At the time of inspection, the trashcan used to dispose of disposable diapers was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, children #1, #3 and #5 Emergency Contact Forms were missing parental signatures for required 6-month review. Child #2 Financial Agreement Forms were missing parent signatures from required 6-month review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff person #3 did not wash child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“At the time of inspection, child #5 health assessment did not include whether the child was able to participate in childcare and is free of communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent to administer medication or if the child had any special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Feb 5, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 it was observed in the indoor play space chipped paint with plaster exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 child#2 agreement form did not include arrival or departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 child#3 agreement form did not include admissions date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff person# 2 and 3 file did not include verification of completed fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 Provider did not have a written policy addressing potential signs /symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing children; and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 child #1 emergency contact last review was dated 8/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff persons#2 file did not include current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff person#1 file did not include complete annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff persons # 1 and 2 file did not include annual evaluation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Ongoing noncompliance during a follow-up inspection conducted on 11/29/23 it was observed at total of 18 children present mixed age range infant to toddler, with two staff persons caring for them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Oct 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Ongoing noncompliance during a follow-up inspection conducted on 10/18/23 it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 6 infants and 1 staff person; Classroom#2 had a total of 11 children mixed ages older toddlers to pre-school age with 1 teacher. Staff person#4 stated that there was 18 children present total, facility had a total of 17 children present in the building.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On going noncompliance on 10/18/23 during a follow-up inspection it was observed staff persons#4 did not complete the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Ongoing noncompliance during a follow-up inspection conducted on 10/18/23 it was observed child #1 was asleep in a chair .”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
Aug 30, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed staff person#1 file did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed staff persons #2 file did not include verification of fire safety training completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed staff person#3 has not completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed child# 1and 2 was asleep in a swing .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed child # 3 and 4 was asleep in a dark room with no teacher present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting an unannounced inspection staff person#2 was asked for the total number of children present stated there were 9 children present. Cert Rep counted a total of 10 children present.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed the facilities emergency plan did not accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
Feb 14, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for staff person #6 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 2/13/2023 the playpens in the Front room and back room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for staff person #5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for staff person #5 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the hot water temperature measured 117° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for staff person #5 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the facility did not have valid liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for staff person # 2 included a FBI clearance that expired (clearance date: 10/12/2017). The file record for staff person #5 did not include a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and it did not include a NSOR Clearance. The file record for staff person #6 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance. Staff Person #2,5 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the inspection 2/16/2023 the file records child# 1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for child # 3 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 3 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 staff person #3 was observed conducting a diaper series of 1 child, child #1 and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff person #3 did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Staff person #3 fed the child baby food and a bottle without washing their hands or child#1 hands. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 staff person #3 was observed changing child #1and did not clean the surfaces after changing child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child# 1 and2 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 two bottles in the kitchen were observed not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
Feb 9, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the file record for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 3/21/2022 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the electronic inspection on 3/10/2022 the file record for staff person #2 was missing the state police rap sheet and NSOR, included expired Child Abuse clearance (dated: 6/22/16) and expired mandated reporter training (dated: 10/20/2015). Facility Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the hot water temperature measured 116.2° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the telephone near the front door did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During the inspection on 3/21/2022 a space heater was observed being used in the front area of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center
Is Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 & Learning Center care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 297-7790 to ask.
What is Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?
(267) 297-7790.
Where is Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center?
4820 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Brainy Bunch Educational Center, 0.1 miles away.