A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC
A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection on 11/18/2025, Certification Representative observed insulation foam in areas that were accessible to children. Certification Representative observed the baseboard heating unit had openings that would allow children to insert fingers and risk injury by the exposed metal edges and heating element.
At the time of inspection on 12/10/2024, Certification Representative observed there was foam insulation that were on surfaces in areas of the childcare facility that are accessible to children.
At the time of inspection on 12/10/2024, Certification Representative observed that the emergency contact forms in the child care spaces were not reviewed/updated at least once every six months as required.
At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed the kitchen lower cabinet was not locked and contained cleaning materials.
At the time of inspection, there was not written feeding schedules obtained from the parents of two infants.
The facility fire drill log did not list the hypothetical locations of the fire.
At the time of inspection, there was not verification of experience in the records of facility staff #1 and #2 showing they qualified as at least assistant group supervisors.
At the time of inspection, emergency contact forms were not in the child care spaces that the children were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/23/2022 observed an infant asleep in the infant room unsupervised.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/23/2022 observed diaper rash creams such as A+D and Desitin child accessible as they were stored under the changing table in the bathroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/23/2022 observed the annual emergency drill was not conducted.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/23/2022 observed a copy of the facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/23/2022 observed staff #1 and #2 did not have the updated health and safety training that includes the professional development under subsection (f).
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.20 | $59.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $57.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.60 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.40 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Nov 23, 2022 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/23/2022 observed an infant asleep in the infant room unsupervised.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 27, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC last inspected?
Nov 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.20 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $61.60 for older toddler, $59.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Lovely Lane Daycare LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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