Les Petits Cherubs Ridge
Les Petits Cherubs Ridge is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On the day observing files Staff#1 did not have a current completed physical.
During unannounced inspection 07/16/2025, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR) on file; staff person has been employed more than 45 days and file contained request signed 02/21/2025 and resubmission 03/10/2025.
During unannounced inspection 07/16/2025, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of completed Part 2 of PA Health and Safety training; staff person #1 has been employed at the facility more than 90 days.
During unannounced inspection on 07/16/2025, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).
During unannounced inspection 07/16/2025, file of staff person #1 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability.
Staff#3, a Provisional hire, did not have proof that they applied for the FBI clearance and Staff#4, a Provisional hire, did not have proof they applied for the NSOR clearance in the files.
On the day of visit observed stained ceilings tiles throughout the facility.
On the day of visit observed the swings which did not have enough loose-fill protective surface covering.
On the day of visit the children did not wash their hands prior to lunch.
On the day of visit staff# 1 and Staff#2 did not have proof of the TB test in the files.
On the day of visit there wasn't enough protective surface under the swings.
On the day observing the files staff#1 did not have a current health and safety in the files.
ON the day observing the files staff#3 did not have proof of education in the files
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF 5 LIVED OUT OF STATE AND NEEDS OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES.
THERE WERE NO FILES PROVIDED FOR STAFF 1, 2, 3, AND 4 AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $76.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
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 Les Petits Cherubs Ridge 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 Jul 16, 2025 (background checks): “During unannounced inspection 07/16/2025, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR) on file; staff person has been employed more than 45 days and file contained…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Les Petits Cherubs Ridge?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Les Petits Cherubs Ridge since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Les Petits Cherubs Ridge’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 20, 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 Les Petits Cherubs Ridge compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Les Petits Cherubs Ridge last inspected?
Sep 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Les Petits Cherubs Ridge cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for newborn, $76.00 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $71.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Les Petits Cherubs Ridge?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Les Petite Cherubs Ridge 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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