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Shine Bright Academy LLC

6930 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Shine Bright Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 38 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 38). 4 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 #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
35 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Building & playground safety 9
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #1 and #2 were found to be out of compliance with CPSL. The file of staff person #1 contained a State Police clearance that expired on 09/18/25, a Child Abuse Clearance that expired 09/24/25, and an NSOR certificate that expired on 09/22/25. The file of staff person #2 contained a State Police clearance that expired on 09/17/25, a Child Abuse clearance that expired 09/23/25 and an NSOR certificate that expired on 09/22/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Remove staff from working with children until clearances are received. Make sure these clearances are ran properly every 5 years. Run all clearances. All have come back and are in files now. Copies have been sent over to cert rep.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #2, 3, 5, and 6 did not contain evidence of completing a fire safety training conducted in the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “All staff members have received these fire safety trainings. We normally did these every may but being as though our inspection time frame has been moved up to end of March-April starting last year we have now moved them up to every April.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Some files were missing from last years inspection and may have been accidentally trashed. Evaluations and health assessments that were submitted last year for 2025 were missing. I redid the staff evaluations on 04/07/26 for employees listed above.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3, 4 and 6 did not contain a health assessment completed in the last two years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Staff health assessments were lost in files from last year. New physicals were obtained on 04/10/26.”
Core safety Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not contain a completed child abuse clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance. The file of staff person #3 did not contain copies of their out of state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Staff person #2 was hired on 3/26/25, all clearances were run, receipts placed in file. Director was under the impression new staff members had 30 days for all clearances to be in file. Was not aware of new rule that clearances via mail being in the file before hire. Staff received their clearances…”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, an electrical outlet in room #2 to the right of the television in reach of the children was without a protective cover. The electrical outlet in the bathroom in reach of the children was without a protective cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Electrical outlet covers were removed. New outlet covers have been put back in place. Staff have been instructed not to remove them and if they see one removed to put another in its place as soon as possible.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a certificate for the health and safety training update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Staff person #1 left childcare the year the update came out. They returned December 2024. They have now completed the part 1 and 2 of PA required health and safety for centers-group childcare as of 4/21/25. Certificates submitted via email.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not have a completed CPR training certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Staff person 1 and 2 completed the CPR and First aid training before inspection. However, they hadn't received the certificate yet for the second portion. The training was contacted, and they emailed over the second certificate to place in their files.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
On 04/17/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information in the files of children #1, #2, and #4 did not contain work addresses and telephone numbers for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “The parents of children number 1, 2, and 4 have updated their job information and work phone numbers.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection, when measured with a thermometer, the hot water temperature in the bathroom measured at 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “The hot water thermostat was turned down during the renewal inspection.”
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Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During renewal inspection, the health report for child #5 was observed to be more than 6 months old with a date of 11/15/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2024): “The parent will be notified that an updated health report is needed for child #5.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 was observed to more than 1 year old with a date of 3/10/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The parent will be contacted to provide a current health report for child #1.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During renewal inspection the agreement for child #1, #2, and #4 did not specify the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The parents will be notified to complete the missing information on the agreement and provide the names of the persons to who the child may be released.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing information. The phone number of the child's physician will be written on the form by the parent.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the phone number of the individuals to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing information. The phone number of each release person will be written on the form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection, the file for child #4 did not include signed parent permission for obtaining emergency medical care, or for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission to the program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The parent will be contacted to provide signatures for consent for emergency medical care and for the administration of first aid procedures by staff.”
Core safety May 9, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a criminal background clearance. The file of Staff #3 did not contain of an FBI clearance. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were working unsupervised in the infant and toddler classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2023): “Staff #2 and Staff #3 will provide the requested clearances, Staff #2 and Staff #3 will not work in a child care position until the clearances are obtained.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Last training was 3/13/2022 Changes were made to the pan on 5/10/2023 All staff/volunteers were retrained on the facility's emergency plan on 5/11/2023 and 5/12/2023 Attached is new training record, signature and date each member completed new training.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(1)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Child #2 health assessment was here, however it was outdated, Mom brought in the updated one on 5/10/23. On 5/10/23 the updated version was sent over.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain an updated health assessment, Staff #1 health assessment was dated 9/23/2020, Staff #3 health assessment was dated 9/16/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Staff member 1 and 3 have updated health assessments, copies sent over this paperwork on 5/10/23”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 was not signed by the parent and the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Fee Agreements have been updated. All updated forms were sent over on 5/10/2023 to state rep”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Fee Agreements have been updated. All updated forms were sent over on 5/10/2023 to state rep”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain date on which fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “All blocks pertaining to fee, date fee is to be paid have been completed and will always be filled out during registration”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain services provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Services provided section has now been prefilled out to show education, care, and meals provided, updated copies of the agreements were sent in 5/10/23 via email.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Both agreements have been updated, all sections are complete, updated paperwork sent in via email on 5/10/2023.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain persons designated by parent to whom child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “The fee agreements were updated and sent in via email on 5/10/23. All sections including persons designated by parents to whom child may be released to have been filled out.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Child #2 health insurance policy number has been added to form, updated copy sent over via email on 5/10/23.”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “All emergency contact forms have been updated with necessary information”
Citation May 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On May 9, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “All emergency contact forms have been updated with necessary information.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection that Hand sanitizer bottles were located on top of partial walls and on desks in areas that were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will attach shelves to the wall in a space that is inaccessible to children and she will store the hand sanitizer on these shelves.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed in 3 rooms paint chipping off of the walls and doors in rooms # 1,2,and 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will repaint affected areas where the paint is chipping off of the walls and doors”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed that the handwashing signage in the bathroom and near the diapering area did not have the required verbiage written on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will add the additional handwashing verbiage to the signs that she currently has.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection dated 6/23/2022 that (2) sleeping mats in room # 3 were ripped and torn.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider ordered new sleeping mats for the room and expects delivery on 6/29/2022.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During renewal inspection dated 6/23/2022 certification representative observed a soiled Minney Mouse Rocker in room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will return the rocker to parent who provided it for their child because it can not be cleaned.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed the laminate on the top and front of bookcase in rm #4 was peeling off and had rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will remove the damaged laminate and resurface the book case with contact paper.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 that the last time a fire drill was completed was on 4/15/2022 which is over 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will have fire drills every 60 days per 3270 fire safety requirements. Certification representative observed a fire drill onsite.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 6/23/2022 that the fire system was not being tested monthly, but instead bimonthly and has not been tested since 4/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2022): “Provider tested system during renewal inspection and will test the system every thirty days per 3270.95 regulations and document appropriately.”
Citation May 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During renewal inspection on 6/23/2022 certification representative observed that provider did NOT have a Shaken Baby/Head Trauma policy posted in her facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2022): “Provider will create and post a Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma policy and will post this policy for view by parents and facility visitors. Also, provider will train her staff members on this policy.”

“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) $67.83 $55.72
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $57.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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 26 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 6, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Shine Bright Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 275-8456
State certificate # CER-00258752
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Common questions

Has Shine Bright Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 6, 2026 (background checks): “On 04/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #1 and #2 were found to be out of compliance with CPSL. The file of staff person #1 contained a State Police clearance that expired on 09/18/25, a Child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Shine Bright Academy LLC?

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

What is Shine Bright Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 6, 2019. 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 Shine Bright Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Shine Bright Academy LLC last inspected?

Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Shine Bright Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shine Bright Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shine Bright Academy 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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