Rise and Shine Learning Center
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
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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