MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles
MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 114 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 57 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 57). 11 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 #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of inspection, staff person # 1 who resides out of the state Pa (Delaware) did not have required clearances for Delaware documented in their record. Staff person #2 did not have the NSOR certificate documented in their record.
At time of inspection, the facility had issues maintaining proper staff/child ratios throughout the day due to staffing issues. Staff were out of ratio in the infant room when staff person was answering the door for parents and/or visitors (1 staff person with 2 infants and 3 OT). The facility was out of ratio during meal prep and lunch distribution when staff person needed to leave room to prep for lunch. In addition, facility was out of ratio when a staff person walked to local school to pick up after-school children who were dismissed from early and upon arrival back into the facility and combined with other preschool children. (1 staff person with 8PS & 5 SA)
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in the downstairs infant room was missing soap and gloves.
At time of inspection, there was chipped paint on the walls near bathroom area in the first-floor room #6 being used to serve lunch to the children and in room #7 (green area with bunny on second floor/preschool room). In addition, ceiling tiles the back right hand corner of room #7 were damaged and/or missing and in need of replacement.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have updated pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their record as required.
At time of inspection, Staff persons # 1-4 did not have written annual staff evaluations completed by the director.
At time of inspection, children # 2 and 3 did not have child service reports completed and documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the parents of child#1 did not provide the address of release person on their child's emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, child #4 did not have reviewed and/or updated emergency contact form within the last 6 months documented in their record.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #3 did not have written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid documented on their record.
At time of inspection, staff person #5 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record.
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At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have a signed and dated disclosure statement documented in her file and staff person #4 did not have NSOR certificate documented in their file
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #5 did not have training in the facility emergency plan.
At time of inspection, the water temperature measured at 120 degrees f.
At time of inspection, the rest equipment in the upstairs preschool room and the downstairs infant room were not labeled as required for specific children.
At time of inspection, staff in the infant room did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after diapering as required per regulations.
At time of inspection, the facility did not have a copy of the most recent annual fire detection system inspection documented in the facility.
At time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of insurance documented on file in facility.
At time of inspection, staff persons 1-3 and #5 did not have annual training fire safety training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1, 2 and 3 did not have address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms.
At time of inspection, staff person #1,3 and 5 did not have 12 hours of childcare training hours documented in their record.
At time of complaint investigation, I observed the facility video camera observations on the date (11/4/24) that complaint alleges that incident occurred and it was observed that two young toddlers that were in the downstairs baby/young toddler room were left unsupervised in the hallway which the teachers were transitioning the children upstairs nearing the end of the day.
At time of inspection, staff were not providing active supervision at all times with the children who were in their care. A school age child was permitted to leave classroom and go downstairs unsupervised.
At time of inspection, staff did not have any evidence that they were diapering children every 2 hours as required per regulations. Staff waiting until lunch break to documented changing of children by memory not at time of changing.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 newly hired had not received emergency plan training as required.
At time of inspection, there were outlet covers missing in 2nd floor classroom and in the hallways of facility at time of inspection.
At time of inspection, one of the basement classrooms had water damage and the ceiling, walls and floors were damaged with peeling plaster/paint and in need of repair.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required health assessment with negative TB reading documented in her record as required.
At time of inspection, an infant in the basement infant room was observed sleeping with a bottle. In addition, several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the children's names on them as required per regulations.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have proof of education and experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position of AGS at facility.
Staff person #7 did not have required state police, child abuse and FBI clearance document in their record. Staff person #8 did not have required child abuse and FBI clearance documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person #8 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan.
At time of inspection, the water temperature in facility measured at 124 degrees.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1, #2, #7 and #8 did not have heath assessment with negative TB screening documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have proof of age documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 8 did not have proof of education and experience documented in their record to qualify them for their position of AGS. Staff person # 3-5, 7-8 did not have proof of 2 years of experience documented in their records to qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.
At time of inspection, staff person #2,4-8 did not have two non-family references documented in their records.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/26/23, cert rep observed emergency plan posted was a plan for another child care facility.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/26/23, cert rep observed unsafe areas in the outdoor play space, a fire escape stairway accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/26/23, cert rep observed in Room 1, a stain on the carpet outside of the bathroom, and inside the bathroom there was a stained floor tile. In the outdoor play space where the monkey bars are embedded, the small surface around the embedded legs of the monkey bars are not leveled to match the protected surface, causing a possible tripping hazard.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/27/23, cert rep observed peeling paint on back wall near window in Room 7.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/26/23, cert rep observed evacuation routes failed to be posted.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address child maltreatment.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/26/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written daily schedule outlining daily activities and routines. Plan failed to be posted in each child care space.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/26/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each child care space.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include out of state criminal history and child abuse clearance, and sex offender registry check.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
Staff persons 1 and 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial inspection on Tuesday, 02/21/23.
During initial inspection on Tuesday, 02/21/23, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in classrooms 1, 2 and 3 failed to contain soap.
During initial inspection on Tuesday, 02/21/23, cert rep observed several bathrooms throughout the facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
During initial inspection on Tuesday, 02/21/23, cert rep observed classrooms 1, 2, 3 and 10 failed to be set up for childcare. Classrooms 1,2 3, and 10 failed have play equipment, furniture, and other materials appropriate for the developmental needs, individual interests, and ages of the children.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
In review of emergency plan, plan failed to provide for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility, lock-down procedure, and shelter at locations away from the facility.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1 and 2 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
In review of staff files, staff files failed to include two written, non-family references.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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 MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 8, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person # 1 who resides out of the state Pa (Delaware) did not have required clearances for Delaware documented in their record. Staff person #2 did not have the NSOR certificate documented…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 29, 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 MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles last inspected?
Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs MS Leslies Wiggles and Giggles?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is MS Leslies Childcare Licensed 24hr & After Schoo.
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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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