Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC
Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 76 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (27 of 76). 30 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,100 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 & 6 did not have their Child Abuse Clearances on file.
At the time of inspection facility persons #7 and #8 did not know who was in their primary group and could not name all the children in the class.
Facility person #6 did not have emergency plan training on file.
At the time of the inspection the facility was using the older toddler room for play space (dress play, reading play, dramatic play etc.).
The closet door by the school age bathroom is off its hinges and sitting against the way causing safety concerns for children and staff.
At the time of the inspection the hallway connecting the school age class had 2 bulbs out, the hallway outside the school age bathrooms had 4 bulbs out causing both areas to have supervision and safety concerns.
At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have any diaper changing schedules to provide that the children had been checked or changed every two hours.
At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have feeding schedules for any of the infants in care.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have: 1. Documentation of testing every 30 days 2. Documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional 3. Proof of purchase of interconnected system
At the time of the inspection children# 1. 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have child service reports completed and on file.
At the time of the inspection child #1 physician's name was not on her emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection child # 3 emergency contact information did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of the inspection child #4 did not have an emergency contact information did not iinclude the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. The child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection child #4 emergency contact did not have the address for their release person.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
At the time of the inspection child #5 did not have an individual file.
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have their free agreement updated and signed for their 6-month review.
At the time of the inspection the facility person #1, 2, 5, and 6 did not have verified childcare experience on file. At the time of the inspection facility persons #6 did not have verified education on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons #4 and #6 did not have verified childcare experience on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #6 record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.
At the time of the inspection the younger toddler class had 14 children and 2 staff and the youngest child was 4 months old.
At the time of the inspection the emergency plan was not posted.
At the time of the inspection the facility had several cans of Lysol and hand sanitizer in the childcare space throughout the facility in reach of children.
At the time of the inspection the facility was cluttered with lots of items throughout the childcare center including the from vestibule causing visible hazard for walking and fire.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a fire drill log onsite or evidence that any drills were being completed.
At the time of the inspection the facility classroom did not have a emergency contact forms for child #2, 3 or 4 in the classroom.
At the time of the inspection children 2, 3 and 4 did not have their emergency contact form signed every 6 months.
At the time of the inspection the facility's classroom did not have updated emergency contact forms for child #1.
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At the time of inspection facility person 6 did not have any of her NJ clearances or her NSOR on file.
At the time of inspection facility 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.
At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan that provides 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.
At the time of inspection facility did not review emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection measured childcare space was being used as play space as the "Dramatic Play" room.
At the time of inspection, the Young 1 year old, Infant room (back half), Young Toddler was being used for storage and not set up for childcare.
At the time of inspection, the Young 1 year old class had one socket and restroom #1 had 1 socket unprotected.
At the time of inspection there was cleaning supplies on the counter and the under the sink which was accessible to children.
At the time of inspection classroom Little Stars did not have scissor and Young Toddlers did not have twizzers in their first aid kit.
At the time of inspection there was chipped paint and wallpaper in the 2-year-old classroom.
At the time of inspection, the Younger 1 year old class and Dramatic Play Room, was very dark due to several light bulbs needing to be replaced.
At the time of inspection facility did not have proper handwashing signs posted, and some restroom areas where required, did not have any posted at all.
At the time of inspection entrance into the facility from vestibule was block with sign, hallway was blocked with trash cans and the back fire exit was blocked with a stroller.
At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mantoux testing on file.
At the time of inspection facility person 6 did not have a health assessment on file
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency drills conducted annually. Annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of inspection facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of inspection facility did not have three written policies to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Fire Safety training on file.
AT the time of inspection facility persons 4 and 6 did not have a health and Safety training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person 2 does not meet the educational requirement to be a director.
At the time of the inspection facility 2-year-old room did not have Xavier, infant class did not have Truly, Young toddlers class did not have Josia or Elisah emergency contact forms.
At the time of inspection children files 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have financial agreements and the emergency contact form was not updated.
At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have the dates of application and admission on file.
At the time of inspection child files 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4and 5 did not signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
At the time of inspection facility person 5 did not have a file at the facility.
AT the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have 12 hours of annual PD training.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.
At the time of inspection facility did not have updated fire drills every 60 days nor testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.
At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.
At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 3 and 6 need their transcripts and facility person 7 education was missing.
At the time of inspection facility person 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 did not have the required 12 hours of required annual training.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed a spray bottle with no label or description of the contents inside the bottle.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed child care spaces did not have emergency phone numbers posted.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons # 1,2, and 3 file did not include education and training prior to service at the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff person# 3 and 4 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
While conducting a renewal inspection conducted on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1,2, and 3 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not include verification of health and safety training.
While conducting an initial inspection it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not have verification of TB test conducted. All noncompliance must be corrected before issuance of certificate of compliance.
While conducting an initial inspection it was observed the emergency plan did not include a procedure to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. All noncompliance must be corrected in order for certificate of compliance to be issued.
While conducting an initial inspection it was observed staff person # 1 file did not include verification of education.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $49.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
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 Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations 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 Mar 5, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 & 6 did not have their Child Abuse Clearances on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 28, 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 Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,100 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler, $56.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Brilliant Stars Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brilliant Stars Learning Center 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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