Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center
Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 38 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (17 of 38). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 1/7/26, Cert Rep observed the following: - There were 2 tiles in the basement that were cracked and shifted that could cause a tripping hazard - There was a hole in the basement wall accessible to children
During renewal inspection on 1/7/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The red sofa located in the preschool room was ripped and accessible to children
During renewal inspection on 1/7/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have a health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following Facility had a toilet on the 2nd floor that was not working
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The trash can located in the preschool classroom's bathroom near stairs did not have a lid
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The red chair next to the gate in the preschool classroom was torn/ripped
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's health assessment did it have question # 3 completed
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of an annual letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had a mandated reporter that is not accepted by DHS
During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-3's agreement did not include services provided
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During renewal inspection on 1/8/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 and # 3's agreement and emergency contact did not document that they are being reviewed every 6 months
During renewal inspection on 1/10/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
During renewal inspection on 1/10/24, while doing a walk thorugh of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Children were on mats that were not labelled for that specific child/
During renewal inspection on 1/10/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have an immunization record attached.
During renewal inspection on 1/10/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had an online Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate in file, and not the correct approved training.
On January 10, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Located in the children's bathroom, there was unlocked changing table cabinet with cleaning materials underneath. (Corrected on site).
On January 10, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was plaster spots on the bathroom wall.
On January 10, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log available.
On January 10, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUG. THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR THE NEAREST HOSPITAL, POLICE DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AMBULANCE AND POISON CONTROL CENTER WERE NOT POSTED NEAR OR ON THE FACILITIES CORDLESS TELEPHONE.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM WAS MISSING SOAP AND SCISSORS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM THAT IS USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT (INDOOR PLAY SPACE) WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. ONCE THE DOOR WAS OPEN IT WOULD NOT SHUT CORRECTLY.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE MATERIALS OR PLAY EQUIPTMENT AVAILIBLE FOR LARGE MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY KITCHEN WALK THROUGH. STYROFOAM BOWLES WERE USED TO SERVE CHILDREN FOOD. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A PICKUP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FLOOR PLAN/EVACUATION ROUTE WAS EMPTY AND WAS NOT POSTED ON ALL 3 FLOORS. THE FLOOR PLAN AVAILIBLE WAS BLANK AND DID NOT INCLUDE HOW TO GET TO EXITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATES WERE NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE ANNUAL LETTER TO BE SENT TO TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE PROGRAMS USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES WAS NOT AVAILIBLE.
ON JANUARY 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE CURRENT DHS INFORMATION, DHS REGULATIONS OR PICKUP/DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED STAFF FILES AND STAFF #2 HAD NOT BEEN TRAINED IN AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN FOR THE SITE THAT THEY WILL BE WORKING IN. EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING ON FILE WAS LINKED TO ANOTHER LOCATION.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WINDOWS ON THE SECOND FLOOR (THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM) OPEN MORE THAN 6INCHES.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE CEILING TILE IN THE SECOND FLOOR SCHOOL AGE ROOM IS IN DISREPAIR AND HAS WATER STAINS. IN THE REAR OF THE ROOM, THERE WERE NAILS PROTRUDING FROM THE DOOR HINGE LEADING TO THE BACK STAIRWAY.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THERE IS CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCHOOL AGE ROOM(2ND FL) HAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE COLUMN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM, OUTDOOR PLAY AREA HAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE CHILDCARE SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE INDOOR PLAY AREA HAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM HAS A TOILET WITH A BROKEN HANDLE.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE SIGNS IN THE BATHROOMS DID NOT STATE THAT CHILDREN AND STAFF MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED STAFF FILES AND STAFF #1 HAD AN EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.LAST ASSESSMENT WAS ON 7/15/19.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTE IN THE INDOOR (BASEMENT) PLAYROOM.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED STAFF FILES AND FOUND THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM ON FILE THAT INCLUDED THE PLACE OF BUSINESS, YEARS,HOURS WORKED.
“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.) | $70.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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 Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 38 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective May 15, 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 Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Heavenly Daycare and Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Heavenly Daycare And Learning Center 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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