Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center
Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 13 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 2 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 #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 had a NSOR that was more than 60 months old.
At the time of the Inspection, the changing pad on the changing table in the middle area was ripped.
Staff 1 had 6 children (all younger toddlers) by themselves for at least 7 minutes.
In the toddler area, Staff 1 had 6 children, the youngest one was a young toddler.
Staff 1 did not have proof of a physical less than 24 months old, on file at the time of the inspection.
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the infant room had 5 children with 1 staff, the youngest child was an infant (under the age of 1 years old). There were also 7 children with 1 staff on the toddler area, the youngest child was a young toddler.
It was observed that 3 different children were in highchairs, at different times of the day, on different days.
During the inspection, three infants were observed sleeping in rocking/swing chairs, that are not deemed rest equipment.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the left middle wall, on the right of the middle door.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed bottles not labeled with the child's name in the infant room.
Certification rep reviewed staff file #1 and observed Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 6/4/2022. Standard CPR/AED certificate on record from 6/6/2021 is not from from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
During the inspection, in the infant room on top of a shelve/cabinet there were large toys and other items which could fall off or/and pose a hazard to the children in care.
There was black molding detaching from the wall in the front classroom on the main level of the facility.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
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 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
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 & Giggles Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations 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 Oct 27, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 had a NSOR that was more than 60 months old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center’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 & Giggles Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Scribbles & Giggles Learning Center 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 & Giggles Learning Center?
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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