Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC
Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, file of staff person #1 included NSOR from 02/2020 which is more than 60-month-old and had to be renewed.
At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, file of child #1 did not include an updated child health report. Child health report on file was from 4/30/25.
At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25 observed expired eyewash solution in the first aid kit located in the main room on the first floor.
At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, written statement of giving formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parents.
At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25 observed that provider did not email emergency plan to OEM@phila.gov.
At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25 observed that provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Last letter to the local police department is dated 10/18/24.
At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit located in the van and used to transport children did not include soap.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that 2024 fire drill log didn't include the time when each fire drill supposed to be conducted during various program activity times.
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure did not include identification of potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent; emergency contact forms of children #2, #4, and #5 did not include enrolling parent work phone.
At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, the floors were observed to be dirty.
Staff 1 had a physical that did not contain if Staff 1 was suitable to provide childcare and was free from medical problems that might threaten the health of a child.
FACILTIY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
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 Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC 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 Nov 24, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, file of staff person #1 included NSOR from 02/2020 which is more than 60-month-old and had to be renewed.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 15, 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 Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC last inspected?
Nov 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for newborn, $64.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Scribbles and Giggles Learning CTR LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Scribbles And Giggles Learning Center LLC.
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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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