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Rise and Shine Learning Center

1927 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Rise and Shine Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 43 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for health & medication (5 of 16). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jul 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Training & qualifications 4
Building & playground safety 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no fire system inspection documentation that showed the fire alarm system is in operating condition.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2026): “Provider will get a copy of the annual fire system inspection report and put it in the facility files so that it can be viewed during inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1,child #2 and child #4 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 23, 2026): “Provider will obtain an updated physical form with immunizations for child #1,child #3 and child #4 and place it in the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2(ADMISSION DATE 4/14/26) did not include a record of immunizations and the child is still enrolled at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 23, 2026): “Provider will obtain the immunization records for child #2 and dismiss child until immunizations are received.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative, reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an initial health assessment or immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 23, 2026): “Provider will get a health assessment/immunization record for child #2”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Provider will get current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files of staff #1 did not have the minimum 12 hrs. of annual childcare training that is required.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 23, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 take 12 hrs. of training as required.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2 and child child #4 did not include written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2025): “Provider will have the parents of child #2 and child #4 provide an immunization record for their child.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1,child #2 and child #4 did not include a health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2025): “Provider will obtain a physical for child#1,child #2 and child #4.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2025): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent for emergency medical care from the parent of child #4.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #3 did not have an address and child #4 was missing address and phone number of the release person(s) on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2025): “Provider will have the parents for child #3 and child #4 put the address and phone number for the release people on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2025): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent to minor first aid from the parent of child #4.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the initial inspection, certification representative revied 2 staff files and the facility's emergency plan. The file for staff #2 did not include emergency plan training and the emergency plan did not address specific staff duties, evacuation or how the children would be transported to the relocation address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 trained on the facility emergency plan and the emergency plan will be updated to include specific staff duties, the evacuation process and how to get to the relocation address.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was not adequate toys/activities for children in the facility or play space.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 25, 2025): “provider will obtain more toys/activities to be used for fine and gross motor skills.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff file and the file for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider will provide staff #2 with a PQAS approved pediatric CPR & first aid training given by a PQAS certified provider and place a record of the training in the staff's file.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education and get employment verification form and put it into the file of staff #1 and staff #2.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not contain the required. health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 take the required health and safety trainings.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Apr 23, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $75.00 $60.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $70.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $65.00 $52.50
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $50.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $50.00

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

Capacity 43 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Oct 21, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Rise And Shine Learning Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 349-0156
State certificate # CER-00245876
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Common questions

Has Rise and Shine Learning Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Rise and Shine Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rise and Shine Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Rise and Shine Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 27, 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 Rise and Shine Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Rise and Shine Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 16, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Rise and Shine Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Rise and Shine Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rise And Shine Learning Center.

Certified centers nearby

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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