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Taf's Shining Star Learning Center

8233 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
licensed capacity
69
open each week
5 days
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About Taf's Shining Star Learning Center

Taf's Shining Star Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
69 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity69 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Taf's Shining Star Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Taf's Shining Star Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
69 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248105
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, 1 toilet in the bathroom with 4 stalls was inoperable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant/young toddler's room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “At the time of inspection, child #1 health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

  4. Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the space where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have complete Clearance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

  5. Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Taf's Shining Star Learning Center

Is Taf's Shining Star Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Taf's Shining Star Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Taf's Shining Star Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Taf's Shining Star Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Taf's Shining Star Learning Center care for?

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

Does Taf's Shining Star Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Taf's Shining Star Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Taf's Shining Star Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 385-7786 to ask.

What is Taf's Shining Star Learning Center's phone number?

(267) 385-7786.

Where is Taf's Shining Star Learning Center?

8233 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The nearest other daycare we list is Lilies of the Valley Christian Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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