Stars of Heaven Learning Academy
56 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Stars of Heaven Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 26 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 26). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3
Core-safety citations
23
Other citations
4
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 21, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
7
Emergency preparedness
6
Records & paperwork
4
Health & medication
3
Background checks
2
Sleep safety
1
Food & feeding
1
Training & qualifications
1
Transportation
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/21/26 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Owner will complete the necessary repairs to the holes in the ceiling in the kitchen area.”
Citation
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/21/26 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Provider safely secured playground equipment with anchors and mounted over a protective covering.”
Citation
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 1/21/2026 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Monthly Fire Alarm Testing was recorded and noted on 1/28/26.”
Follow-up
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Continued Non-Compliance: On (1/21/26) a (unannounced monitoring) was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1-- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR & Health and Safety training). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by (1/13/26. On (1/21/26) an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1-- still has not completed the following required pre-service training: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- will have until 2/5/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1#--- must be supervised, when…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 10/27/25 and on 12/29/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York. On 12/29/25 the file record for staff person #3 included an expired DHS FBI clearance and NSOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Staff persons #2 and 3 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 12/29/25. Staff persons #2 and 3 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
During the inspection on 12/29/2025 child #4(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus (bouncer/rocker type chair).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Staff will place infants in cribs during rest periods only.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the inspection on 12/29/25 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The provider will have the ceiling repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During the inspection on 12/29/25 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Operator will re-install the dome climbing equipment and mount onto the playground surface for safety.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
During the inspection on 12/29/25 the file record for child #1 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Operator will request a written statement from the parents of infants for the feeding and formula schedule,”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The operator or assigned facility person will complete a monthly fire inspection report on the premises and document the inspection log monthly.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid &CPR training & health and safety training).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- will have until 1/13/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1--- must be supervised, when…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the file records for child # 2 and 3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Parent corrected and updated file records for child#2 and #3 to include contact information for child's physician.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Staff persons #1 was removed from providing direct child care at the COB 10/27/25. Staff person #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the inspection on 10/27/25 two playpens in the Bears- Infants Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2025): “Provider moved cribs to ensure that they had at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use during the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 2, 2025
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)
During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record for did not include a health assessment and TB test conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 8/5/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2025): “Staff #2 was instructed to provide a new health assessment from medical provider including TB test prior to return to Center.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the inspection on 10/27/2025 the Bears- Infants classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2025): “Provider added the emergency contact form for child #1 to the Bears- Infants classroom during the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the inspection on 10/27/25 the file records for staff person#2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2025): “Staff person #2 will obtain 2 written non-family references which will be added to Staff person's #2 file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The Emergency plan has been updated to address volunteer emergency preparedness training practice drills and continuity of operations”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The Emergency plan has been updated to provide a method to contact parents in the event of an emergency situation arising”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The Emergency plan has been updated to inform parents that an emergency ended and provide instructions how to be reunited with their child or children”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have the emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The emergency plan will be posted in a conspicuous location.”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the kitchen did not have a handwashing sign near the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider added handwashing sign to the kitchen.”
Citation
May 21, 2025
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)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the file for staff person#1 including a health assessment that was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 contacted doctor to have them place the date of the health assessment on the top of the form and not only on the bottom of the form where the date is clear and visible and accurately dated”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “a safe routes will be posted for parents to see where and how to drop children off on the parents board”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The emergency plan has been updated with accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The evacuation routes have been posted in a conspicuous location”
Citation
May 21, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Provider posted information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
“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.
Enforcement actions
Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial
Jul 21, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
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 | $52.27 |
| 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
79 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Jan 18, 2027
Operator
Stars Of Heaven Learning Academy
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–8:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(267) 254-8833
State certificate #
CER-00251878
Common questions
Has Stars of Heaven Learning Academy 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 Nov 24, 2025 (background checks): “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 10/27/25 and on 12/29/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York. On 12/29/25 the file…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Stars of Heaven Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Stars of Heaven Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Stars of Heaven Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 2, 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 Stars of Heaven Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Stars of Heaven Learning Academy last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Stars of Heaven Learning Academy 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 Stars of Heaven Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stars Of Heaven Learning Academy.
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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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