Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC
Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 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 #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain a request for clearances from Wisconsin, as required by the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 contained an expired NSOR dated 11/17/2019 which out of compliance with the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired 9/19/23; included a Department of Education FBI clearance but did not include a DHS FBI clearance or a receipt requesting a DHS FBI clearance, as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations, in the case of an emergency which prevented normal operations at the facility.
At the time of inspection, damaged floor tiles were observed near the entrance and near the director's desk near the kitchen. A water strained ceiling tile was observed in the indoor play space. A light layer of dust was observed on the blades of the ceiling fans observed in the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #1, D.O.B 11/24/2018; included a health assessment dated 3/17/22 but did not include an updated health assessment dated within the last 12 months.
At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed cross contaminating the diaper rash cream when diapering an infant child. The staff member used her gloved hand to touch the child's private area then placed the same gloved hand into the jar of diapering cream, which was to be used on other kids.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include an updated health assessment dated less then 24 months following the date of signature. The last health assessment observed for staff member #2 was dated 9/6/21.
At time of inspection, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures during an emergency.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #4 were missing the address(es) for the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid. The parent put their initials, instead of signing their signature.
The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).
Observed two pairs of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in the Preschool area of the main room.
Two electrical outlets in the play room lacked protective covers.
Observed cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in a cabinet in the facility bathroom. The lock on the cabinet did not prevent the door from being opened.
The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care.
The fire drill log documents two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days in between. 9/7/22-10/25/22 and 10/25/22-12/5/22.
The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Staff Person #1 completed 6-hour Health and Safety Basics on 9/12/2016, which was prior to the prescribed time frame: 9/30/16-6/30/18. Observed 10-hour Building Blocks preservice training in the file for Staff Person #1 dated 7/8/22, which was not within the prescribed timeframe of completion of training by 4/29/22.
The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded one year between trainings: 4/5/21-6/8/22.
The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings: Staff Person #1: 12/9/14-7/22/20. Staff Person #2: 5/1/15-7/20/20.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address of one of the release persons.
The method for parents to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted 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.) | $71.83 | $59.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.49 | $56.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.54 | $53.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.23 | $50.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.55 | $43.36 |
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 Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC 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 Nov 13, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain a request for clearances from Wisconsin, as required by the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 contained an expired NSOR dated 11/17/2019 which out…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 7, 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 Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.83 for infant, $67.49 for young toddler, $63.54 for older toddler, $60.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lonis Under The Sea Daycare LLC.
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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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