Heavens Angels · Philadelphia
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Observed 12/17/2025 the first aid kit was missing scissors from the items required in the first aid kit.
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.
Observed 12/17/2025 in classroom 3 there was peeling paint against the wall near the entrance of the classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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
Observed 12/17/2025 child #2 agreement form was not signed by the operator.
Observed 12/17/2025 child # 1 and 2 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed 12/11/2025 in child # 1 file the health insurance information was missing from the emergency contact form.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Observed 12/18/2024 child #1 agreement form did not include the admission date for child #1 enrollment.
Observed 12/18/2024 child #1 file did not contain their health insurance coverage policy number on their emergency contact form.
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.
Observed 12/20/2023 child #2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 12/6/2022.
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.
Observed 12/20/2023 child #4 file did not contain the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Observed 12/20/2023 there was not a first aid kit located in the transportation vehicle.
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.
Observed 12/20/2023 child # 1&4 file did not contain the child's admissions date on the agreement form.
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.
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.
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.
Observed 12/8/2022 child # 1 & 2 emergency contact form was missing health insurance coverage and policy number.
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.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed an electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in Preschool room, which was accessible to children.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the walls near kids lockers and entryway to Preschool room.
At the time of renewal inspection, the signature on the health assessment of staff person #3 did not include the individual's professional title.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit was not present at the van used to transport children.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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