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Stars of Heaven Learning Academy

56 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About Stars of Heaven Learning Academy

Stars of Heaven Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stars of Heaven Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Stars of Heaven Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
79 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251878
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 27 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. Jan 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/21/26 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 1/21/2026 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/21/26 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Continued Non-Compliance: On (1/21/26) a (unannounced monitoring) was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1-- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR & Health and Safety training). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by (1/13/26. On (1/21/26) an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1-- still has not completed the following required pre-service training: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026

  2. Nov 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection on 12/29/25 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid &CPR training & health and safety training).”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During the inspection on 12/29/25 the file record for child #1 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: Jan 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the file records for child # 2 and 3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “During the inspection on 12/29/2025 child #4(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus (bouncer/rocker type chair).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “During the inspection on 12/29/25 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 10/27/25 and on 12/29/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York. On 12/29/25 the file record for staff person #3 included an expired DHS FBI clearance and NSOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025

  3. Oct 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the inspection on 10/27/25 the file records for staff person#2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record for did not include a health assessment and TB test conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 8/5/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 10/27/25 two playpens in the Bears- Infants Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 10/27/2025 the Bears- Infants classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

  4. May 21, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 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: Jul 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the file for staff person#1 including a health assessment that was not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the kitchen did not have a handwashing sign near the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have the emergency plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide 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: Jul 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 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: Jul 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the inspection on 7/16/2025 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: Jul 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Stars of Heaven Learning Academy

Is Stars of Heaven Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Stars of Heaven Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Stars of Heaven Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stars of Heaven Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Stars of Heaven Learning Academy care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Stars of Heaven Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Stars of Heaven Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stars of Heaven Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 254-8833 to ask.

What is Stars of Heaven Learning Academy's phone number?

(267) 254-8833.

Where is Stars of Heaven Learning Academy?

56 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Miraclelove Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).