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Shining Star Learning Center

6810 Castor Ave # 6812, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Shining Star Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 29 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 10, 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 8
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Background checks 1
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
At the time of the inspection a facility person did not check children 1 & 2 diaper at least every 2 hours from the time of drop off and when the staff was asked it had been over 2 hours and the facility person was not able to identify times the children had been checked or changed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Director will create a diaper changing form and train all staff on how to use the forms. Director will ensure that the forms are in all classrooms where children and wearing diapers or pull ups. Director will also train all staff on how to enter this information into our electronic system. A copy…”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
At the time of the inspection children #1 & 2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants were not obtained from the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Director will create a feeding form and train all staff on how to use the forms. Director will ensure that the forms are in all classrooms where infants are receiving care. Director will also train all staff on how to enter this information into our electronic system. A copy of the form will be…”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection children 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 did not have the release person listed on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Director will have the parent complete the fee agreement including the release persons and a completed copy will be kept on file and on sent to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection child #9 did not have release person's address on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Director will have the parent complete the emergency contact form for child #9 including the release persons and a completed copy will be kept on file and one sent to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection child #3 did not an emergency form in the class that the child was receiving care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Director will ensure that child #3 emergency contact form is in their classroom and present in childcare space where childcare is being provided.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection the infant and school age classrooms did not have the emergency transportation plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Director printed and posted emergency transportation plan in infant and school age classrooms during inspection.”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, at the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The policies were written, including the Plan of Continuity of Operations.”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of the inspection the Preschool class had two light bulbs out causes the room to be dim in those areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The lights were replaced.”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
At the time of inspection Younger Toddlers, Preschool, and Older Toddlers classes had children resting on cots that were labeled for other children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The correction was made during the inspection time.”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At the time of inspection child #1 was not 2 feet apart while sleeping (one side was against the cubbies and the other two sides were against the walls)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The correction was made during the inspection time.”
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Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have documented testing of fire detection system every 30 days. Also, proof of purchase of interconnected system or attestation form was on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “We created the document and submitted it.”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility's operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The copies were sent out by email to the County Emergency Management Agency".”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection facility's operator 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 childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The email was sent out to the "Traffic Safety Authority".”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection child #3 did not have a fee agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The fee was added to the child's file.”
Citation May 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the inspection child #2 file did not have their physician's medical number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The information was added to the child's file.”
Core safety Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not include required New Jersey State clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Staff person #1 has applied for New Jersey state clearances. The original clearance will be forwarded to certification representative.”
Core safety Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed child # 1 and 2 was not in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “All required cribs will be properly labeled with rolling signs in cases when children may turn from proper sleeping position.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed classroom # 2,3, and 4 water temperature measured at 120° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Provider will have water temperature adjust to required temperature. A video will be sent for verification.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
while conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed classroom #3 did not have handwashing sign in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2023): “Provider will post handwashing signs in all required documents child care spaces.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed the rest equipment in classroom #2 was not labeled for each individual child enrolled in the class.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Provider will have all rest equipment labeled and verification pictures will be sent to cert rep.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person #1 file included expired pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2023): “Training for staff person #1 is scheduled for 5/2/23. Verification will be forward after completion of training.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed child# 1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Provider will have the parents of child# 1,2, and 3 update emergency contact form with current health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/14/23 it was observed that staff person# 2 and 3 file did not include verification of child care experience, or training prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Provider will have staff persons# 2 and 3 complete employment verification forms, and these completed documents will be forward to cert rep.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed disinfectant cleaner child accessible in room Older Preschool 1's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2022): “Fixed it and I put it inside a closet where the children cant access it or even reach it.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Young Toddlers room did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2022): “I purchased travel bottles and added in each first-aid kit.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the Young Toddler Room and Infant Room did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2022): “We printed new signs and added in each sink, we just renovated all the painting of the center and we forgot to put it back on it.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the high chair in the Young Toddlers Room did not include safety straps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2022): “I purchased new straps and added it on the chair.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the rest equipment in the Young Preschooler room, Older Preschool 2 and Older Toddlers room were not labeled. Observed a child in the Infant room asleep on a bouncy chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2022): “I labeled all of them during the inspection.”
Citation Mar 10, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed staff person #1's CPR training expired on 1/7/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “I enrolled the staff on the training, as soon as I have her certificate I will e-mail it to you.”

“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) $62.00 $52.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $62.00 $52.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $58.00 $50.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $54.00 $48.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $46.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $36.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $36.00

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 67 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Menegati Enterprise LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 305-1485
State certificate # CER-00255441
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Common questions

Has Shining Star Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 13, 2023 (background checks): “While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not include required New Jersey State clearances.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Shining Star Learning Center?

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

What is Shining Star Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 10, 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 Shining Star Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Shining Star Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Shining Star Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shining Star Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Menegati Enterprise LLC.

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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