Shining Star Learning Center
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.
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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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection child #9 did not have release person's address on their emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection child #3 did not an emergency form in the class that the child was receiving care
At the time of the inspection the infant and school age classrooms did not have the emergency transportation plan posted.
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.
At the time of the inspection the Preschool class had two light bulbs out causes the room to be dim in those areas.
At the time of inspection Younger Toddlers, Preschool, and Older Toddlers classes had children resting on cots that were labeled for other children.
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)
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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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection child #3 did not have a fee agreement on file.
At the time of the inspection child #2 file did not have their physician's medical number.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not include required New Jersey State clearances.
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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed classroom # 2,3, and 4 water temperature measured at 120° F.
while conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed classroom #3 did not have handwashing sign in the bathroom.
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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person #1 file included expired pediatric first aid/CPR training.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed disinfectant cleaner child accessible in room Older Preschool 1's bathroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Young Toddlers room did not contain soap.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the high chair in the Young Toddlers Room did not include safety straps.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed staff person #1's CPR training expired on 1/7/2022.
“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
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.
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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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