Moonstone Preschool
Moonstone Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (7 of 22). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 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 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26, Cert Rep did not observe current clearances in the staff files of staff persons #1-#6. Cert Rep did not observe any required clearances for staff person#1, NSOR certificate was expired 7/13/20 in the staff file of staff person #2, PSP Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI clearances were expired 2/3/21, 2/16/21, and 2/4/21 in the file of staff person #3. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI clearances were missing in the file of staff person #4. FBI clearance was expired 2/18/21, in the file of staff person #5, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance was expired in the staff file of staff person #6. Cert Rep also did not observe current disclosure statements of the files of staff person #1-#9, all dated beyond 60 months.
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26, Cert Rep did not observe emergency plan training in the staff files of staff person #7.
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26 while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the emergency plan provided accommodations for infants and toddlers.
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/16, Cert Rep did not observe an individual record for each facility person, staff person #1 was missing a staff file.
During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect clearance or the out of state sex offender check in the staff files of staff person #1-#2.
During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills annually, the most recent one dated 01/17/24, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 04/02/25, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log and did not observe that the facility has been conducting the fire detection system manual testing every 30 days. This was beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/24, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in the first aid kit that the facility takes on excursions. Cert Rep also did not observe soap in the first aid kit that the facility takes on excursions.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/24, Cert Rep observed in both the New Moon Room & Common Room, the area rugs were raised and not secured to the floor, all posing a trip hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/24, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During my inspection I observed that in the New Moon room the leather on the couch was peeling off.
During my inspection I observed that the 7, 11-13, did not have medication logs.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have a written evaluation.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have a completed emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have verification of their address or age.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on October, 2021 did not have any of her out - of -state clearances.
While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the classrooms had the required play equipment and materials.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $104.90 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $104.90 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $96.63 | — |
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 Moonstone Preschool 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 Apr 16, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 04/16/26, Cert Rep did not observe current clearances in the staff files of staff persons #1-#6. Cert Rep did not observe any required clearances for staff person#1, NSOR certificate was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Moonstone Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Moonstone Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Moonstone Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 14, 2019. 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 Moonstone Preschool 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 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Moonstone Preschool last inspected?
Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Moonstone Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $104.90 for young toddler, $104.90 for older toddler, $96.63 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Moonstone Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Moonstone 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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