Lenes Daily Child Care
Lenes Daily Child Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 23). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 01/08/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not contain an up to Child Abuse Clearance, their last Child Abuse Clearance was dated 07/02/2020. In addition, the file of staff person #4 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the preschool teddy bear room (basement childcare space) was observed being used for storage with cots, infant bouncy chairs, a crib and black filled trash bags.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, an outlet in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space was missing protective receptacle covers.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, tremendo cleaning solution and Lysol toilet bowl cleaning was observed under an unlocked sink in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the water temperature was tested throughout the facility bathrooms via a thermometer and read at 125° F.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, a first aid kit was not available for review in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, peeled paint was observed on the white wall next to the changing table in the koala bears first floor main childcare space. Chip paint was also observed on the white wall next to the bathroom in the teddy bear preschool, basement childcare space and also along the wall entering into the basement childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, a child was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled for the use of that specific child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the record reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024 upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified their local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, upon request pediatric first aid and CPR was not available for review for staff #1. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, there was no daily activity schedule posted in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.
On 6/4/24 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum.
During an unannounced inspection on 06/23/23, Certification Representative observed a sick child sitting in the office waiting to be picked up. The window in the office was partially opened without a screen in place.
During an unannounced inspection on 06/23/23, Certification Representative observed a Plexi glass gate or room divider near the front of the facility. It was very easy to tip over by touch as it was not bolted to the floor.
During the complaint investigation on 06/23/23, the file was reviewed for child #1. An incident report was found for an incident that occurred on 06/14/23 but was dated 06/20/23. Certification Representative was informed by facility that the incident report was completed on 06/20/23 for the incident that occurred on 06/14/23.
Staff person # 3 has a physical over 24 months old.
Staff persons # 1, 2, & 4 do not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training in their record.
Staff person #4 completed the initial Health & Safety training on 9/27/2016.
Staff person #1, date of hire 10/4/21, does not have their NSOR clearance.
On 9/27/21 there was an incident in which one child bit another child. Although an incident report was completed that day, the mother of the injured child refused to sign the incident report and left. Facility held the report thinking a parent signature is required. The report was provided to the parent on 9/29/21.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.00 | $71.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $71.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $66.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.00 | $62.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.00 | $59.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.00 | $59.00 |
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 Lenes Daily Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 9, 2026 (background checks): “On 01/08/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not contain an up to Child Abuse Clearance, their last Child Abuse Clearance was dated 07/02/2020. In addition, the file of staff person #4 did…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lenes Daily Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lenes Daily Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Jul 24, 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 Lenes Daily Child Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lenes Daily Child Care last inspected?
Jan 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lenes Daily Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for newborn, $79.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lenes Daily Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lenes Daily Child Care II 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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