My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR
My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1 and Child #2. The files did not contain the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided (Service Form).
During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Certification Representative observed the PlaySpace turf, from the ground, was blown up creating a trip hazard, and a large amount of fallen branches and leaves covering the ground in the outdoor PlaySpace.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/11/2023, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/11/2023, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list enrolling parent's work address. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/1/12023, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/11/2023, 3 child files were reviewed. Child #2 file contained an emergency contact form that was signed on 5/2/2022
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/11/2023, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was signed 5/4/2022.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/11/2023, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include signed parental consent for wading.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/10/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a FBI clearance that expired on 2/27/2022 and a PA Child Abuse clearance that expired on 4/5/2022. Staff member # 2 file contained a FBI clearance that expired on 3/6/2022 and a PA Child Abuse clearance that expired on 3/29/2022. Facility Person # 1 and 2may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/10/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 and 2 files did not contain the Required health and safety training topics
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a FBI and a National Sex Offender Registry clearances. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of firesafety training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of competency in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
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 My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR 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 May 10, 2022 (background checks): “During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/10/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a FBI clearance that expired on 2/27/2022 and a PA Child Abuse clearance that expired on 4/5/2022.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR?
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 My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 20, 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 My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $78.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs My Special Angel Childcare & LRNG CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Marcella A Fields-Setzler.
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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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