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Lonis Under the Sea Daycare LLC

7255 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2024): “The director will ensure that staff members #1 and #2 will not work in a child care position, until their files contain the missing documents required under the CPSL. Staff member #1 will immediately request online the following clearances: Wisconsin State Police Record Check, Wisconsin Child Abuse…”
Core safety Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Staff member #1 will immediately apply for a DHS FBI clearance and the receipt of request will be maintained in the staff member's file. Staff member #1 is a provisional hire until the completed DHS FBI clearance is submitted. Staff member #1 will be supervised by a permanent staff member until all…”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The facility's emergency plan will be edited to reflect how continuity of operations would occur if an emergency prevented normal operations at the facility.”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The director will ensure all areas of disrepair cited are corrected to good repair or cleaned. The facility will also clean surfaces above their eye level which may be dusty.”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The director will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain an updated health reported dated with in the last 12 months. The director will ensure an updated health assessment for the child list is on file at the facility, as soon as possible.”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Diapering materials storage 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The contaminated jar of diaper rash cream will no longer be used on any other children. The director will re-train the staff members on best practices when diapering children in child care to prevent cross-contamination. The staff will be directed to place the necessary amount of diaper rash cream…”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The director will provide the staff members listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam completed within the last 24 months.”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
At time of inspection, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures during an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The facility's emergency plan will be edited to include lock down procedures during an emergency. The updated emergency plan will be dated and posted in a conspicuous place where the parents can see. The updated emergency plan will be submitted to the Phila. Office of Emergency Management. and kept…”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information. The director will ensure that the emergency contact information includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “My plan of correction will include using a scanner to scan all children and staff docs on a usb port. Saved and stored in the owner (Loni Medina) home. In case of an emergency that we are unable to be at the center staff can be payed through our online payroll service or they can collect…”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Observed two pairs of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in the Preschool area of the main room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “Upon observing the scissors I immeditly removed the from the classroom and away from children.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Two electrical outlets in the play room lacked protective covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “While being inspected today and it was brought to my attention about the protective outlet covers missing. I immediatley put the outlet covers on the outlets.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “I had purchased a lock and installed on the cabinet but it was not installed properly leaving it open. I have now added a safety first lock around the handles.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “I plan on making sure all staff that begin working with children already have their health assessment completed. Also, any staff person that is working that their health assessment does not exceed 24 mths.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “I plan moving forward to be sure that when we are having our fire drill that it does not exceed 30 days.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “My plan of action is to remind parents the importance it is to have the health report no later than 60 days.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “Plan of correction is to be sure that the required trainings are done within the 90 day period.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded one year between trainings: 4/5/21-6/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “My plan of correction is to set a reminder to always check before the year is up for trainings so that this does not happen again.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “My plan of action will be to make sure that mandated reporter training do not exceed the 60 mths.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address of one of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “Plan of correction was when the child was picked up I had the parent provide this information.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The method for parents to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “The plan of corrective action is to print out the QR code laminate and post near sign in and sign out counter. I did have a paper copy of regulations posted but was unaware that i needed to now have aqr code for parents.”

“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

Capacity 22 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 23, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 7, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Lonis Under The Sea Daycare LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 725-1487
State certificate # CER-00248408
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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.

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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