Lucky Stars Academy
Lucky Stars Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 30 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 30). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 (hired) contained a NSOR certificate than was more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 (1) child was observed strapped in stroller and (1) child was observed strapped in bouncy chair restricting movement.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include annual emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 staff person #1 was observed not washing their hands after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the fire report reviewed from a fire professional was expired. Report was dated 5/2024.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include policy number. The emergency form reviewed for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 04/08/25 the file reviewed for staff #1 hired (see code sheet) did not include NSOR certificate.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 04/08/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 missing receptacle covers were observed in main childcare space and indoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain initial health assessment prior to providing childcare services.
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 documentation was not provided confirming that emergency drills were conducted annually. Last emergency drill conducted was 08/08/23.
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 the file reviewed for child #3 did not contain a child service report.
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not updated within 6-month time period.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24 the indoor play space was also being used as storage. Indoor play space contained cots, strollers, and household decorations.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24 the door leading to the basement steps was unlocked and accessible to children.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24, the refrigerator was found to be unclean. Refrigerator contained old food, spillage and small bag of trash.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24, child records were not being stored in a locked cabinet. Child records were being kept in a plastic bin.
During the complaint investigation on 05/24/24 there was only (1) staff member present with (6) children.
During the complaint investigation, provider confirmed that she has stepped outside of the facility door leaving children supervised by a non-staff member.
During the complaint investigation on 05/24/24 the ceiling panel observed in facility shows evidence of a potential leak. The vent in bathroom was observed dusty and in need of cleaning.
During the complaint investigation, there were (2) ceiling lights observed inoperable resulting in diminished lighting in facility.
During the complaint investigation on 05/24/24 provider admitted to having an individual who wasn't a staff member supervising the children.
During the renewal inspection on 11/02/23 there was a missing outlet cover observed in the indoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 11/02/23 there was chipping paint observed on the wall in childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 11/02/23 the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was expired, dated 05/17/22.
Four mixed age children (2 young toddlers and 2 preschoolers) were present in the facility with only one staff person observed in the facility caring for them. The other staff person had left to take care of other responsibilities leaving just one staff person in the facility. (staff person #1)
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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 Lucky Stars Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Oct 23, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 (hired) contained a NSOR certificate than was more than 60 months old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lucky Stars Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Lucky Stars Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 16, 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 Lucky Stars Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lucky Stars Academy last inspected?
Oct 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lucky Stars Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lucky Stars Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Gloria Gordon.
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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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