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Lenes Daily Child Care IV

28 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

Lenes Daily Child Care IV is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 12 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 36 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 36). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #486 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
7 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
12 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 14 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Sep 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 9
Building & playground safety 7
Supervision 5
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 4
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection, a play carpet was observed as deeply soiled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Provider will purchase a new rug for the Toddler room”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, it was observed that staff #1 who was hired on August 2020 was missing 4 hours of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “I will have the teacher complete the remaining training hours and will send cert rep the certificates.”
Core safety Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed staff 1 not properly supervising all the children during a diaper changing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “The operator will assure that all children are supervised at all times, including when there is a diapering change. Supervision will be maintained at all times.”
Citation Jul 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space fence was broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2025): “The fence in the play space area has been repaired. The operator will assure that fencing is always in good repair and safe for the children.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the inspection, it was observed that there was a broken toilet, and an extremely loose sink fixture.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2025): “The operator will fix the broken toilet and repair and or replace loose sink fixture. The operator will assure that all toilets and sinks are in good repair at all times.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's liability insurance expired 11/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2025): “The operator has the required commercial liability insurance on file at the location. The operator will assure a hard copy of the current commercial liability insurance is at the facility, and or on file electronically, and to be viewed upon request. This will be maintained at all time”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2025): “Staff evaluation for staff 1 has been placed in their file as required. The operator will assure that all staff's annual evaluations are completed and placed in staff files as required.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4-6, did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2025): “The operator has annotated the amount of fee to be charged per week for all annotated on the summary. The operator will assure that all agreements are annotated with fee amount per week and or daily.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2025): “The parent has annotated the required work address and telephone information of the enrolling parent. The operator will assure that all information on the emergency contact form, including work information by the enrolling parent, is documented as required.”
Citation Sep 27, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During my investigation, I observed the cots not being 2 feet apart in two of the classrooms. This violation was corrected onsite.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The operator corrected the violation onsite. The operator will continue to have staff be sure that when children are resting on their cots/rest equipment, that they are at least two feet apart on three side as required.”
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Core safety Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During my inspection I observed that staff 1, and staff 2 were not able to tell me how many children were in the room, or who they were responsibly for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The operator has placed in plan for hourly checks by director to all classrooms to assure that staff remember the names and whereabouts of the children specifically assigned to them at all times, including staff person 1 and 2. This repetition will be ongoing. Emails will be sent to owner every…”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the wall outside of the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “The peeling paint on the outside wall of the infant room has been repaired. The operator will periodically check all surfaces to assure there's no peeling paint, including the infant room area.”
Core safety Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During my inspection I observed a child walking down the back steps without supervision coming from staff's 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The operator will assure that children are assigned to a staff person and that staff person will know the whereabouts of the children specifically assigned to them at all times.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During my inspection I observed staff 2, did not wash the child hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “Staff person #2 has completed handwash training to assure the requirements of washing children and staff's hands before eating and after toileting.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have a current physical or a PPD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “The operator will assure that all staff have a completed health assessment and TB results on file as required. Staff person # 3, will provide health assessment by the correction date.”
Core safety Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 6/24/24, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of a NSOR certificate in the individual staff records. Staff person #2 start date indicated in the individual staff records as 8/14/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The provider plan to temporarily remove staff from working in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR is collected. The senior director and site director will alternate a schedule to care for the children until the NSOR is obtained.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii)
On 6/24/24, during the unannounced inspection, child #1(start date: 2/27/23) did not have evidence of letter of exemption on file or records of a modified immunization schedule. Child #1 immunization did not meet the recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The provider corrected the violation by collecting an executed copy of a letter of exemption for child #1and now has it filed in child #1 file.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
On 6/24/24, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1(hire date: 3/18/24) did not have evidence of a subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis in the individual staff records. Staff person #2 (hire date: 8/14/23) did not have evidence of initial physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The provider corrected the violation by obtaining evidence of subsequent tuberculin skin test, x-rays to confirm staff is free of communicable tuberculosis and placed in staff person staff file.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 6/24/24, during the unannounced inspection, staff person # 1 did not have evidence of a completed health and safety update training in the staff individual records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “The provider corrected violation #1 by obtaining the health and safety update training.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
During my investigation I observed that the infant and toddler room did not have documentation that diapers were being checked every 2 hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2024): “The operator had corrected the issue by ensuring the room have documentation that diapers are being changed every 2 hours.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
During my investigation I observed that the facility did not have copies of their current incident's reports
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2024): “The operator will ensure copies of the incident reports are maintained in both children's files and the master accident file and the original report will be given to the parent on the day of incident.”
Core safety Feb 27, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.76
During my investigation, I found that senor on the door was not working properly, which allowed a child to leave the facility without supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2024): “The operator has corrected the door by fixing the problem with the motion sensor and the door is working properly. The operator will motor the door sensor on a weekly basis to assure proper mechanical use.”
Core safety Feb 27, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Staff 1 was not properly supervising the children a child was caught on video escaping from their classroom and going out the door. The child was observed running around the corner and down the street. The child was returned to the facility by a passerby.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “DHS is putting in a referral for in-person training by Keystone Stars”
Core safety Feb 27, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During my investigation, I observed video footage of staff 1 grabbing a child aggressively, and pulling the child up while the child was pulling away.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2024): “The operator will assure that no staff person, including staff person #1, have any type of aggressive behavior towards children in any manner at all. Staff person#1 had been relieved of employment.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit in Queen Sarabe classroom missing Tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Provider will add tape to first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed broken pipe cover in downstairs bathroom. Also observed loose faucet in upstairs bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Provider will Have pipe cover fixed and faucet tightened.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed Nala classroom with no cot list. Observed Mufasa classroom with not enough cots and children sleeping on bean bags.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Provider will have all staff update cot list ensuring each cot is labeled for individual use. Provider will also purchase more cots so each child will have a cot.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
Observed Simba class refrigerator with no thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Provider will add a thermometer to Simba class refrigerator.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed bottles in Simba classroom unlabeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Provider will label all bottles.”
Citation Aug 9, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
Observed Evacuation route not posted in Sarabi Child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Provider will post evacuation route.”
Citation Aug 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed downstairs bathroom children toilet cover loose.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Provider will have toilet cover fixed so it will not slide off.”
Citation Aug 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed facility with not enough cots for all children enrolled. Observed some children sleeping on beanie bags and toy couches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Provider will buy more cots.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have a current emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have their emergency plan training annually.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, where missing shots from the shot record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure that children have all of their required shots listed on their physical.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash the child hands after being diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Provider will have staff take training on the importance of hand washing.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have a current fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have their annual fire safety training.”

“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

Violation found Mar 18, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Feb 27, 2024 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 77 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 1, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Lenes Daily Child Care II INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258475
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Common questions

Has Lenes Daily Child Care IV had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jul 25, 2025 (supervision): “While conducting my inspection I observed staff 1 not properly supervising all the children during a diaper changing.” 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 IV?

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 IV’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Apr 1, 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 IV 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 IV last inspected?

May 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Lenes Daily Child Care IV?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lenes Daily Child Care II INC.

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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