Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy
Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care.
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and tested the water the water temp reached 118° F
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and observed the surface/padding tiles were not placed correctly and was unsafe.
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and notice the refrigerator was running warm. The thermostat was reading in the warm area.
During the initial inspection the fire drill was unable to be tested due to the servicing company not being available to put the system in test mode.
During the initial inspection the certification representaive reviewed the emergency plan.the plan did not include lockdown procedures.
“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.) | $86.00 | $76.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $86.00 | $76.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $86.00 | $76.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $78.00 | $76.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $78.00 | $76.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $78.00 | $76.00 |
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 Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 22, 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 Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $86.00 for infant, $86.00 for young toddler, $86.00 for older toddler, $78.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Deborahs Little Shepherds Christian Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Deborahs Little Shepherds Child Care INC.
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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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