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Rising Star Day Care

1411 Highland Ave, Langhorne, PA 19047 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 4

Rising Star Day Care is a certified child care center in Langhorne, PA, with capacity for 125 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (2 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #2 of 14 centers in Langhorne and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 92% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #2 of 14 centers in Langhorne
0 Core-safety citations
4 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
4 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 2
Training & qualifications 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 31, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 for the position of an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Evaluated staff person #1 diploma.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Provider prepared and faxed a letter to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Aug 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2024): “We were waiting on 2 employees' diplomas to return after submitting their requests. They have been processed and returned. They have been returned to our DPW representative.”
Citation Aug 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2023): “Facility person #1 will provide 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $80.00 $70.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $80.00 $70.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $78.00 $75.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $74.00 $65.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $74.00 $65.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $74.00 $65.00

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 125 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 22, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Rising Star Day Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 757-8350
State certificate # CER-00260807
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Common questions

Has Rising Star Day Care had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Rising Star Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rising Star Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Rising Star Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 22, 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 Rising Star Day Care compare with other daycares in Langhorne?

It is tied for #2 of 14 centers in Langhorne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Rising Star Day Care last inspected?

Aug 31, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Rising Star Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $78.00 for older toddler, $74.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Rising Star Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rising Star Day Care INC.

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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