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Heavens Angels · Philadelphia

4677 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Heavens Angels is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 44 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 44). 14 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
41 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Building & playground safety 11
Health & medication 7
Food & feeding 3
Training & qualifications 3
Supervision 2
Transportation 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.64/3270.76
Observed 12/17/2025 the outdoor play area had leaves, debris with trash not in good repair and free from visible hazard for children to play around the outdoor play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provided had leaves, debris with trash removed from outdoor play area.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed 12/17/2025 in Infant classroom there were disinfectant wipes and bleach solution located in the childcare space near the diapering station not locked and inaccessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Disinfectant wipes and bleach solution was moved to cabinet located above.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
Observed 12/17/2025 in classroom 1,2 and 3 there were not any telephone numbers posted of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider made copies of telephone numbers and posted in each classroom.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed 12/17/2025 the first aid kit was missing scissors from the items required in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider added scissors to the first aid kit.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
Observed 12/17/2025 the first aid kit was missing tape and a bottle of water from the items required in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider added tape and a bottle of water to the vans first aid kit.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed 12/17/2025 in classroom 3 there was peeling paint against the wall near the entrance of the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider added touch up paint to the peeling paint against the wall near the entrance of classroom #3.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Observed 12/17/2025 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child's hands after being diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider retrained staff #1 and informed her that she must handwash after all children are diapered. Child hands must be washed.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
Observed 12/17/2025 Staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing surfaces after diapering by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface coverings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider instructed all staff including staff#1 to clean the diaper changing surfaces after diapering by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or disinfectant wipes.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Observed 12/17/2025 during the inspection it was observed that perishable food that needed to be refrigerated such as cheese, Greek yogurt and mayonnaise was not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider will ensure that all perishable food is stored properly in the fridge at appropriate temperatures.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
Observed 12/17/2025 classroom 3 did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider created and posted daily activities and routine including a time for free play in each classroom.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Observed 12/17/2025 child #2 agreement form was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Operator signed agreement between provider and child #2.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Observed 12/17/2025 child # 1 and 2 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider updated child's #1 &2 admission date.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed 12/11/2025 in child # 1 file the health insurance information was missing from the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider updated child's #1 health insurance information on emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Observed 12/17/2025 staff # 1 and #2 did not contain the emergency contact information for the children in the childcare space that was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Provider updated emergency contact information for child #1 and #2.”
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Core safety Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Observed on 1/2/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 12/18/2024 staff #1 was observed supervising children alone without a qualified staff member qualified as an assistant group supervisor or higher in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Provider retrained staff member #1 to classroom #2. Staff member #1 was instructed again that she cannot work alone with children and doing so again will result in termination.”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
Observed on 1/2/2025 continue non-compliance observed on 12/18/2024 facility did not have menus posted for the current month or at least 1 week prior to. Menus were posted without month or year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “Provider previously placed menu without appropriate dates. Provider updated menu with correct/current dates.”
Core safety Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Observed 12/18/2024 staff #1 was observed supervising children alone without a qualified staff member qualified as an assistant group supervisor or higher in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Provider will place staff #1 in classroom #2 and classroom #2 will remain in ratio. Staff #1 has 1 child enrolled so they will move to classroom #2 and be supervised by a qualified staff person.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
Observed 12/18/2024 facility did not have menus posted for the current month or at least 1 week prior to. Menus were posted for November 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Provider posted current December menu of the current month and removed the November 2024 menu”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(8)
Observed 12/18/2024 child #1 agreement form did not include the admission date for child #1 enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2024): “Provider placed date of admissions on child's childcare agreement form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed 12/18/2024 child #1 file did not contain their health insurance coverage policy number on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2024): “Provider obtained child #1 health insurance policy number and listed it on the emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Observed 12/18/2024 child file #2 emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2024): “Provider obtained address to the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Observed 12/20/2023 child #2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 12/6/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Provider obtained a copy of child #2 annual health assessment.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
Observed 12/20/2023 Child #3 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Family of child #3 was instructed to obtain appropriate physician or CRNP. Family was informed services would be suspended until signatures were obtained. Provider reached out to family and is waiting for updated form.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
Observed 12/20/2023 child #4 file did not contain the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Child #4 is no longer enrolled in our program therefor we have been unable to obtain immunization status. Family has been informed that if they return the up-to-date immunization record is required prior to returning.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
Observed 12/20/2023 there was not a first aid kit located in the transportation vehicle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “Provider place first aid kit in the transportation vehicle with at least 7 of the required items inside.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Observed 12/20/2023 child #4 file did not contain the specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released to on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Child#4 is no longer enrolled at our program. They did not return, and we were unable to have the form completed, the family lost subsidy.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
Observed 12/20/2023 child # 1&4 file did not contain the child's admissions date on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Provider will specify the date of each child's admission and withdrawal. Provider will add appropriate dates that were missing.”
Citation Dec 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Observed 12/20/2023 children file #1,2,3 and 4 emergency contact forms were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Provider obtained missing addresses for child 1,2,3, child #4 no longer is enrolled at our program.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
Observer 12/8/2022 bathroom #1 near infant room and kitchen there was two Lysol and Glade sprays on the toilet cover. There was also an Odorban disinfectant absorber on the floor in which all items were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “Provider removed the disinfectant Lysol and Glade sprays and odorban absorber from the bathroom to make sprays inaccessible to children. Corrected on site during inspection.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Observed 12/8/2022 Child # 1 & 2 files agreement forms were missing specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2022): “Provider will obtain designated release persons to whom child may be released and document on agreement form.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Observed 12/8/2022 child # 1 & 2 emergency contact form was missing health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2022): “Provider will obtain health insurance coverage and policy number on emergency contact forms.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Observed 12/8/2022 child #1, 3 and 4 files were missing address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2022): “Provider will obtain emergency contact individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact forms.”
Core safety Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include Sex Offender Registry Check from the state of Delaware where the staff resided within the last 5 years. PA child abuse clearance on file for staff person #4 was from 2/18/16 and was more that 60 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Staff person #4 will provide an updated child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check from the state of Delaware before returning to the day care.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of renewal inspection observed an electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in Preschool room, which was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2021): “Provider added a protective receptacle cover to the outlet.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of renewal inspection observed dry grass, empty packaging from chips and cookies, newspaper on the outside play space. Rust was observed on the vent covers in the bathroom near the kitchen and in Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Rusted vents will be replaced. Playground will be clean.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the walls near kids lockers and entryway to Preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Peeling paint will be removed and fixed.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)
At the time of renewal inspection, the signature on the health assessment of staff person #3 did not include the individual's professional title.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Staff person #3 will provide an update health assessment.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Staff person #3 will provide an update heath report”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit was not present at the van used to transport children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Provider will add first aid kit to the van.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2021): “Provider will provider Fire Alarm Attestation Statement.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not have verification that a copy of an updated emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2022): “The operator will provide verification that an emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Director will do staff evaluation.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not contain verification of 2 years experience with children that qualifies the staff person for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Staff person #3 will provider verification of experience.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of 2 years experience with children that qualifies the staff person for the position of an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2022): “Staff person #2 will provide verification of experience.”

“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.) $76.00 $60.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $70.00 $57.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $64.54 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.23 $51.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $47.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $47.00

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

Capacity 25 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 18, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Shanae Grimes
Hours Monday 6:00 AM–7:00 PM; Tuesday–Friday 12:00 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 AM–7:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 856-3747
State certificate # CER-00250517
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Common questions

Has Heavens Angels had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jan 2, 2025 (supervision): “Observed on 1/2/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 12/18/2024 staff #1 was observed supervising children alone without a qualified staff member qualified as an assistant group supervisor or higher in the classroom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Heavens Angels?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Heavens Angels since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Heavens Angels’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 18, 2025. 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 Heavens Angels compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Heavens Angels last inspected?

Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Heavens Angels cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $64.54 for older toddler, $60.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Heavens Angels?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shanae Grimes.

Certified centers nearby

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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