MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy
MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
On 03/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the rear exit near the office space was obstructed by large cardboard boxes.
On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 12/09/24.
On 03/04/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in near the kitchen and the first aid kit in the front room did not contain soap.
On 03/04/25, during the renewal inspection, the pack and plays that the one-year-olds utilize for nap time were not labeled.
On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually on file at the facility.
On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, no written evaluations of staff persons were presented to the certification rep.
During renewal inspection, Cert Rep did not observe an initial health report in the file of child #1. This is beyond the 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 05/07/24, Cert Rep did not observe child service reports providing information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided in the file of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.
During the renewal inspection on 05/07/24, Cert Rep observed that the enrolling parents' home address, work address, and work phone number were missing from the emergency contact form in the file of child #1. Cert Rep also observed that the work address and phone number were missing for child #4 and #5 on the emergency contact forms in the files.
During renewal inspection, Cert Rep did not observe an updated emergency contact information or updated financial agreement in the file of child #5. This is beyond the 6-month period following the initial review.
During the renewal inspection on 05/07/24, Cert Rep observed that the signed parental consent for swimming and wading were missing from the emergency contact form in the file of child #2, #3, and #4.
Observed 5/2/2023 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and during the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash children's hands after being diapered. Staff #1 also did not wipe nor sanitize the changing station after each use or by changing the pad.
Staff person #1 last had a physical more than 24 months ago.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N Giggles Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 4, 2025 (background checks): “On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 12/09/24.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 19, 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 MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy last inspected?
Mar 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does MS Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy 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 N Giggles Learning Academy?
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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