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Starlight Starbright Play and Learn

2410 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 14, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 4
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 2
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Staff ratios 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Provider will obtain the FBI clearance for staff #1. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Core safety Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Staff member #1 will not be in the facility until all clearances are received.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Staff member # 1 will get a valid health assessment.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “All staff members will fulfill the fire safety training.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Verification will be in the folder at all times.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Verification of experience will always be in their folders.”
Core safety Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for facility person #5 and he will not return until he gets the required clearances.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2024): “Provider will ensure that every child's physical form includes a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the specific procedures required in the event of an evacuation or relocation and lockdown.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
General Health and Safety/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.191
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Provider will create a file for facility person #5 and keep it on file and facility person #5 will not be on the premises until they receive all of their clearances.”
Citation Feb 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2024): “Provider will obtain employment verification for staff 1, staff #2,staff #3 and staff 4 that confirms that they have the required amount of experience for their assigned positions and put it in their files.”
Core safety Feb 15, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “All ratio requirements were returned to compliance before the inspector left the facility.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Complaint investigation Other standards
Outdoor Activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.114
Provider has not been taking children outdoors at all when in care at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Moving forward a new daily schedule will be created including weather permitting, children will be taken out doors daily.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At the time of inspection on 2/6/23, the emergency numbers were not posted as required by regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “The emergency telephone numbers will be posted at all times.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The rug in the preschool area (middle room) was frayed and could pose a hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “A new rug was placed in the area.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “Lamps were placed in the room to add additional lighting for staff.”
Core safety Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “FACILITY #5 CHECKED WRONG REASON FOR CLEARANCE. SHE CORRECTED IT AND GAVE US THE NEW VERIFICATION.”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/7/21, THERE WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN POSTED IN THE BLUE OR RED BATHROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “WE PUT THE SIGNS IN THE BATHROOMS”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST, STAFF 4 AND 5 PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID WAS NOT PRESENTED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “CONFIRMATION LETTER ATTACHED WAITING FOR CPR CARDS”
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/7/21, STAFF 1,2,3 AND 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “WE WILL KEEP VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT IN EVERY WORKER'S FOLDER.”

“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

Violation found Feb 15, 2023 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 66 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 25, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Starlight Starbright Play And Learn INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 455-0588
State certificate # CER-00247458
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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.

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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