Rising Sun Childrens Center
Rising Sun Childrens Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed trash cans located in rooms 3 and 4 lidded covers was removed.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed lifting baseboards and damaged floor tiles in room 6.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed in room 6, a small room to the right side of the child care space, damaged paint on the wall and the door.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed rips and tears on the small sofas used in dramatic play areas in rooms 5,1 and 4.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 2 and 3 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/18/25.
In review of children's files, child 1, a young toddler, file failed to include an updated health report. Health report included in file was last completed on 06/10/24.
Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety training. Health and safety training contained in staff files was completed prior to 09/30/16.
In review of children's files, emergency contact form failed to include the designated released person's address.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/13/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, at sinks and diapering area, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
In review of staff files, staff person 3, a new hire, file failed to include a current health assessment. Health assessment included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.
In review of staff files, staff persons1 and 3 file failed to include current TB results by Mantoux method. Staff person 3, a new hire, TB results included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency.
In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement addressing continuity of operations and have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/13/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each childcare space.
In review of staff files, staff person 2, a GS, file failed to include college transcripts verifying area of studies.
File record for staff #1 did not include PA State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry
File record for Staff #1 and staff #2 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022
File record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
FACILTY EMERGENCY PLAN DI NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS,TODDLERS,CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $58.00 | $45.00 |
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 Rising Sun Childrens Center 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 Feb 24, 2023 (background checks): “File record for staff #1 did not include PA State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rising Sun Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rising Sun Childrens Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rising Sun Childrens Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 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 Rising Sun Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rising Sun Childrens Center last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rising Sun Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $68.00 for preschool, $58.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rising Sun Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Korean Community Development Center INC.
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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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