Starlight Starbright Play and Learn
Starlight Starbright Play and Learn is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated FBI clearance.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/21/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain New Jersey State CPSL clearances. Staff member # 1 provided a valid New Jersey DL for verification of age. Facility Person #- 1may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/21/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/21/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1, 2, 3 and 4 had employee files that did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/21/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did contain verification of child care experience.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/21/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 employee files did not contain verification of child care experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and noticed an individual,who was later identified as the owners husband, was in the facility interacting with children and going in and out of rooms during naptime. Owner was asked if her husband had a file on site and he did not have a file or clearances. Certification representatives understanding is that the husband is in charge of maintenance and doesn't hold a position working with the children despite being allowed to interact with them.(HUSBAND left the facility during the renewal inspection)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include specific information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation,relocation or lockdown.
During the renewal inspection, the owners husband,who is in change of maintenance, was interacting with children during naptime and he has no file or clearances on site.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and for staff #1, staff #2, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include employment verification.
During the inspection the staff person that answered the door of the facility left their primary care group and left the room with a 2:18 staff child ratio, including one-year olds. The two-year old room was observed at the time of the inspection with a 1:12 staff to child ratio.
Provider has not been taking children outdoors at all when in care at facility.
At the time of inspection on 2/6/23, the emergency numbers were not posted as required by regulation.
The rug in the preschool area (middle room) was frayed and could pose a hazard to the children in care.
During nap, at the time of inspection. The lighting in the toddler area was not sufficient enough for staff to see the children while sleeping.
The file of facility person #5 hired 9/20/16 does not contain a completed Pa state police clearance. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/7/21, THERE WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN POSTED IN THE BLUE OR RED BATHROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST, STAFF 4 AND 5 PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID WAS NOT PRESENTED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/7/21, STAFF 1,2,3 AND 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | — |
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 Starlight Starbright Play and Learn 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 14, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Starlight Starbright Play and Learn?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Starlight Starbright Play and Learn’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 25, 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 Starlight Starbright Play and Learn compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Starlight Starbright Play and Learn last inspected?
Oct 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Starlight Starbright Play and Learn cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Starlight Starbright Play and Learn?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Starlight Starbright Play And Learn INC.
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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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