Heavens Angels · Phladelphia
Heavens Angels is a certified child care center in Phladelphia, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 42 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 42). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #923 of 1,164 centers in Philadelphia County and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection facility person #2 was observed caring for a child. The record of facility person #2 was lacking a FBI fingerprint clearance.
At the time of the inspection there was a can of Lysol on the changing table in the infant room.
At the time of the inspection the children were gathered in the cafeteria and neither emergency contact forms nor a first aid kit were in the room.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assesment.
At the time of the inspection the children in the toddler room were served breakfast and they did not wash their hands prior to eating.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection, child #5 was observed asleep in the rocker.
At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the school age program room near the white board.
At the time of the inspection, a handwashing sign was not observed in the boys bathroom. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the cots in the toddler and preschool rooms during nap time did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
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At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include a staff evaluation.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1, #2, and #3 did not include a child service report.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact and the financial agreement for child #3 did not include once in a 6-month review.
At the time of the inspection, 4 infants and 9 toddlers with 3 staff persons was observed in the toddler room.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2, having served the facility in a child care position for over 45 days, was lacking a completed National Sex Offender Clearance Letter.
At the time of the inspection the children were being cared for in the cafeteria and there was no first aid kit in the room, nor was there emergency contact information for children receiving care in the space.
At the time of the inspection the toilet area in the rear of the building was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information of child #1 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for that child.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having over one year of providing care for children at the facility, was lacking in the proof of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain completed Child Abuse clearance, PA Criminal Clearance or FBI clearance as required by CPSL.
On 4/20/23, at approximately 10:45am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 12 children (ages 3-5) while Staff #3 left the room to answer the door.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator located in the infant room.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, Child #2 (YT) file did not contain an updated health report at least every 6 months.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, Child #1 and Child #2 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. An updated immunization record was not on file for Child #1. Additionally, Child #1 and Child #2 files did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #1 and Staff #3 file did not contain initial health assessments (only results of tb tests were on file for Staff #1 and #3).
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, there were two unlabeled bottles in the refrigerator located in the infant room.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was observed working as an aide in the Infant/Toddler Room. Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education/experience.
On 4/20/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #4 files did not contain 2 letters of written references.
On 6/8/22, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance required by CPSL.
On 6/8/22, the safety feature on the second floor window located in the Toddler Room was not engaged, enabling the window to open more than 6".
On 6/8/22, the facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill.
On 5/8/22, the facility did not have a policy to address shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi)
On 6/8/22, Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 file did not include the health insurance policy number.
On 6/8/22, Child #2 and Child #4 emergency contact information did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 6/8/22, the emergency contact information located in the child care space and in the facility van used to transport children was not updated at least once in a 6 month period. Emergency contact information was updated in the child's master file.
On 6/8/22, Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 6/8/22, two letters of reference were not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2 (the file contained one letter).
On 11/12/21, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was provisionally hired on 10/4/21. At approximately 1:20pm, Staff #1 was observed in the infant/toddler room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
On 11/12/21, during unannounced inspection, at approximately 1:15pm, Staff #2 left 6 sleeping PS age children in the second floor PS room unsupervised and unattended for approx. 2 minutes while answering the front door. The front door is located on the first floor.
On 11/12/21, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 (infant) was not observed in a sleeping position recommended by the AAP. Child #1 was observed asleep in an upright position in a bouncy seat. No evidence of medical reason signed by a physician instructing other sleeping position was on file at the facility)
“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.) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $51.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $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 10 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 Apr 15, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection facility person #2 was observed caring for a child. The record of facility person #2 was lacking a FBI fingerprint clearance.” 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 4, effective May 29, 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 Heavens Angels compare with other daycares in Philadelphia County?
It is tied for #923 of 1,164 centers in Philadelphia County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Heavens Angels last inspected?
Apr 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Heavens Angels cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler, $56.00 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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